# Bexhill

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Lismore › 2480, NSW

Area: 20 km²

Daily life in Bexhill is centered around family and home, with a high number of couples raising children in large houses. The community is noticeably older than the national average, though it also has a higher proportion of children. With a strong presence of professionals and a high rate of volunteering, it is a well-qualified and active residential area in New South Wales.

## Demographics & Identity

Bexhill is a family-oriented area where the typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It has a higher share of children under 15 than most areas and a much higher proportion of couples in de facto relationships than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 528 | +8.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +15.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.8% | -42.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.2% | +87.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.5% | -15.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.9% | +85.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.3%, Young adults (25–44) 22.7%, Children (0–14) 19.5%, Seniors (65+) 18.2%, Youth (15–24) 7.2%

**Marital status** — Married 52.9%, Never married 33.2%, Divorced 8.5%, Widowed 3.5%, Separated 1.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas roots most commonly trace their ancestry to England, Ireland, and Scotland.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 9.7% | +51.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.0%, England 2.3%, New Zealand 1.9%, India 1.3%, South Africa 0.6%

**Ancestry** — Australian 41.7%, English 36.4%, Irish 13.3%, Scottish 11.9%, German 5.3%, Dutch 2.3%, Italian 2.1%, Indian 1.3%, Chinese 0.6%, Filipino 0.6%

## Language

English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.4% | +38.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 85.4%

## Religion

About 48.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.1% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 37.1% | +55.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 48.7%, No religion 37.1%, Not stated 11.7%, Hinduism 0.6%, Other religions 0.6%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is highly qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding bachelor degrees or higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in the local schools, which have a much higher advantage score than typical areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.8% | +13.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 24.5% | +60.1% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 9.71 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 5 | — |
| Average school size | 198 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,052 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 49.8%, Year 10 26.9%, Year 9 or below 6.5%, Year 11 5.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 26.1%, Bachelor degree 24.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.2%, Postgraduate degree 4.8%

**Field of qualification** — Education 13.1%, Society & culture 11.7%, Health 10.0%, Engineering & related 8.9%, Management & commerce 8.9%, Architecture & building 7.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.5%, Creative arts 3.8%, Agriculture & environment 2.7%, Natural & physical sciences 1.4%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,704, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $773 | +43.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,704 | +33.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,862 | +35.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 34.3%, $650–$1,499 29.1%, $4,000 or more 10.9%, Under $650 9.7%, $3,000–$3,999 5.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 36.5%, $650–$1,499 34.8%, $1,500–$2,999 16.7%, $3,000 or more 1.4%

## Health & Disability

Health profiles are in line with the rest of the country, with 27.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 8.1% living with a mental health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.0% | -28.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.1%, Asthma 7.8%, Arthritis 7.2%, Other condition 6.8%, Heart disease 4.9%, Cancer 4.4%, Diabetes 1.9%, Stroke 1.9%, Lung condition 1.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.1%, One condition 18.6%, Two conditions 5.7%, Three or more 2.8%

## Community Participation

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 20.2%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.2% | -18.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.8% | -26.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 31.5% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.6% | -14.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations households in Bexhill earn $2,499 weekly, which is far above the state and national averages. The typical age for First Nations residents is 30, making them noticeably older than the national average of 24.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 15 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $374 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,499 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone here than in the rest of the state, and a lower rate of one-parent families than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.0% | -38.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 14.3% | -37.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.4%, Couples without children 31.2%, One-parent families 9.0%, Other families 0.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 39.4%, 3 people 17.7%, 4 people 16.0%, 1 person 14.3%, 5 people 7.4%, 6 or more 2.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses make up nearly 90% of all homes, and 41.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. While many homes have three or more bedrooms, monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $340 | +54.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,134 | +51.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -10.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 13.1% | -22.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 41.7% | +4.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 89.7% | -10.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 78.3% | -6.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 41.7%, Owned with a mortgage 40.0%, Rented 13.1%, Other tenure 5.7%, Not stated 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 89.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 5.1%, Other dwelling 5.1%, Flat or apartment 2.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 39.4%, 4 bedrooms 29.1%, 2 bedrooms 12.0%, 5 or more 9.7%, 1 bedroom 5.7%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 30.4%, $550–$749 21.7%, $350–$549 17.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 38.6%, $1,000–$1,799 21.4%, $3,000 or more 15.7%, Under $1,000 10.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is very car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 15.0% | +159.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 11.36 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 214.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 7 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 8 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 58.5%, Worked at home 15.0%, Car (passenger) 3.2%, Walked 3.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.6%, 1 vehicle 26.2%, 3 vehicles 22.6%, 4 or more 7.7%

## Migration & Movement

About 33.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. However, the area has seen a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than most similar places.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 33.1% | +4.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.6% | +102.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education. While 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, the proportion of full-time employees is among the lowest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | -57.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.9% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 45.5% | -21.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 20.6%, Education & training 12.3%, Retail trade 11.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 8.3%, Construction 7.9%, Accommodation & food 6.3%, Professional & technical 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.1%, Other services 3.6%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Finance & insurance 2.4%, Rental & real estate 2.4%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Electricity, gas & water 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.5%, Managers 14.2%, Technicians & trades 12.3%, Community & personal service 11.9%, Labourers 11.9%, Clerical & administrative 9.9%, Sales workers 7.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.0%

## Walkability

Bexhill is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 40.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 32.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 32.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 20.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 2 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 10.5% | — |

## Schools serving Bexhill

5 schools, 988 students, average ICSEA 1,052.

By sector: Government 3, Independent 1, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 4, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bexhill Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 113 |
| Vistara Primary School | Independent | Primary | 3.3 km | 19 |
| Corndale Public School | Government | Primary | 4.8 km | 23 |
| Eltham Public School | Government | Primary | 5.5 km | 59 |
| St John's College | Catholic | Secondary | 6.0 km | 774 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10332/bexhill