Blueys Beach

The community is far older than the rest of Australia, with seniors making up 51.7% of the population. This is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 14.9% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 90.9% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A large proportion of the community has no religion at 43.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.7%.

About 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Nearly half of the residents have completed Year 12.

Typical personal and household incomes are well below the national figures, though typical family income is about the same as the national figure of $2,120 a week.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 33.1%, with arthritis being the most common. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state at 17.2%. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to the national average.

There are seven First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the national figure, at just 16 years old.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.0 people per home. A high number of people live alone, at 35.6%, which is far above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 62.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, though 14.4% rent.

Public transport access is strong, with 90.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, no one uses public transport to commute to work, with most driving or working from home.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 44.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is a little above the state figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many residents within a short walk of health services and groceries. However, it is far below the state average for proximity to schools and parks.