Blackmans Point

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 28.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.9%, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.5% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning 0.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the residents identify as Christians (49.4%), while those with no religion make up 30.9%, which is a little below the state average.

Educational qualifications are far below state levels, with only 32.1% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.9% in New South Wales.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $737 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 39.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and 10.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteer rates are high at 17.2%, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, with a typical age of 32, which is far older than the national First Nations average of 24.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 41.8% of people live alone—far above the national average of 25.6%—and homes are small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is strong, with 48.1% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. However, separate houses are rare, and many residents live in other types of dwellings.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 25.9% of the workforce works from home.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 30.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is around the national average, the unemployment rate is far above the state figure at 14.9%, and far fewer adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.