Bolton Point

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 23.0% of people aged 65 and over. It is also home to a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, at 12.8%, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.3% of people. While 5.2% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state figure of 26.6%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 44.0%, which is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.0%.

Schooling levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.7% of people completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%. This is consistent with the low percentage of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,217. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are very common here; 41.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 12.3% of people who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 15.8% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher than usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the area, though they face challenges with an unemployment rate of 22.2%, which is far above the state figure of 9.8%.

One-parent families are very common here at 27.7%, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. About 26.3% of people live alone.

Separate houses are the main dwelling type for 85.2% of homes, far above the state average. Renting is more common than usual at 38.0%, and typical weekly rents of $267 are well below the national figure.

While 99.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, almost no one uses it for commuting, with 60.7% of workers driving. Working from home is also far less common than in the rest of the state.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.0% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.8%. The unemployment rate of 8.7% is well above the state average of 4.9%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While parks are nearby, the general walkability score is far below the state average.