Boat Harbour

The community is older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 47 and nearly 23% being seniors. About 17.8% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, Scottish and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 93.9% of people using it exclusively. Only 2.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 42.6% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.8%.

Many adults are well qualified, with 23.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is a little below the national average. About 52.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,741, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are present, with 23.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.7% of people, a little above the state average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.8% of residents.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 30.7% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly and 31% caring for children. Additionally, 4.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up about 4% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and 44.8% have completed Year 12.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and only 16.7% of people living alone. Most households are couples with children (56.8%) or couples without children (32.6%).

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 93.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 47.5% of residents own their homes outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. However, 26.7% of workers are employed from home, and 99.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.1% of residents arriving in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%. Common industries for local workers include construction, health care, and education.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.