Booker Bay

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 35.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here. While 16.1% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 37.4% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the state average.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though at 17.9% this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,218 a week. This is significantly lower than the $1,746 typical across Australia.

Health needs are much higher than most areas, with 38.5% of residents reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.6% of people need help with daily activities.

A higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force than in most similar areas. Unpaid care for children is well below the state average, consistent with the older population.

First Nations people make up 4.2% of the community, which is about the same as the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 30, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. A much higher share of people live alone here compared to the rest of the country, at 32.9%.

Many residents have high security in their housing, with 43.7% owning their home outright. However, the proportion of renters is much higher than in most similar areas at 32.2%.

The area has an exceptionally high number of public transport stops, though only 1.2% of people use them to commute. Instead, 31.7% of workers operate from home, far above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.4% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.6% of the population.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure, at only 41.9%. This is likely linked to the high number of retirees in the area.

Booker Bay is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach health services and parks within a 15-minute walk.