Blue Bay

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 52 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 11.8%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry make up the vast majority. Only 12.4% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. This is consistent with the low percentage of people using another language at home, which at 3.8% is far below the New South Wales average.

About 58.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the 46.0% who completed Year 12 is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly amount being $1,323. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 10.4% of the population.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.0% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average at 10.7%.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas, but 13.9% of people provide other types of unpaid care. This is a little above the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure of $540.

Living alone is very common, with 36.5% of people in this situation, far above the national figure. One-parent families are also well above the state average at 19.8%.

Rental properties are well above the national average at 36.9%, while 40.3% of homes are owned outright. Separate houses are far less common here than across Australia.

The area is well served by buses, with a very short walk to the nearest stop. However, 11.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 52.4%. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the national figure.

Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and a park. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the New South Wales average.