Bonnet Bay

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 21.1% of people were born overseas. This is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the main language for 88.3% of residents. While 10.1% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 59.7%. Those with no religion make up 35.1% of the community, a figure that is well below the national average.

Bonnet Bay is highly educated, with 36% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 71.2% of residents have completed Year 12, among the highest for its level.

Incomes are far above the state and national averages, with a typical household earning $3,087 a week. Nearly a quarter of all residents earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.

The community is generally healthy; only 2.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also reported less often than in most areas.

Unpaid work is common here, as 30.2% of people care for children and 27.2% do significant housework, both of which are well above the national figures. Volunteers make up 19.1% of the population.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than those in the wider state. First Nations household income is far above the New South Wales and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (69%) and a very low number of people living alone.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.3%), and 97.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5%, while 44.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 44.5% of people doing so—far above the national average. While every home has a motor vehicle, the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

The community is very stable, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.1% of the population.

The workforce is highly active, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in professional and technical fields.

Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, the area is quite hilly with a high average slope, and very few homes are within walking distance of health services.