Black Head

Black Head is among the oldest areas in the region, with a typical age of 65. Children under 15 make up only 9.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 80.7% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 16.5% of the population. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 96.1% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 59.8%. About 35% of people report having no religion, which is slightly above the state average.

Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,053. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

Consistent with its older population, 45.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. About 9.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid caregivers and former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population. This group is notably younger than the general community, with a typical age of 22, and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2 people. About 33.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Detached houses make up 87.6% of dwellings, and 44.9% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national rate of 31%.

Most people drive to work, and 0% of the population uses public transport for their commute. Public transport options are limited to a single bus route.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.9% of the population.

Only 34% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Health care, education, and construction are the main industries for those employed.

Most residents can walk to groceries and parks within 15 minutes, but there are no schools or health services within a walkable distance.