Bilgola Beach

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 54 and 32.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 27.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 89.2% of residents, and the 8% who use another language at home is higher than most similar areas, though far below the state average.

A majority of residents (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

This is a highly qualified area, with 46.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 82.2% having completed Year 12, both of which are among the highest rankings for this level.

Incomes are far above the national average, with 55.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week and a typical family income of $4,600.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.5%) and mental health conditions (5.2%) compared to the state.

Volunteerism is high at 22.7%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care and housework than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of just 7 years, which is far younger than the state average.

Family homes are common, with couples with children making up 55.2% of households. People living alone (12.9%) are far fewer than in the typical Australian area.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 63.4% of homes owned outright.

Working from home is very common here, at 44.3%, which is far above the national figure. While public transport stops are plentiful, no one commutes by public transport.

Around 33.9% of people moved in the last five years, though this is well below the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About half of the adults (50%) are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most similar areas. The most common roles are professionals and managers.

The area is very walkable, with every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park, despite the steep 18% average terrain slope.