Buff Point

The community is older than the national figure, with 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over. A notable 7.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language, with 92.6% of people using it at home. Only 3% use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 38.3% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 55%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical incomes are well below those in the state and nation, with a typical weekly household income of $1,323. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 38.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

While 25.8% of people do a lot of unpaid housework, volunteering is much lower than in most areas. Only 9.7% of residents volunteer, compared to 14.1% nationally.

There is a strong First Nations presence with 268 people, though the unemployment rate for this group is 15%, which is higher than most areas. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is well below the state average at 27.4%.

Family structures vary, with 51.9% being couples with children, but one-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 18.1%. About 27.7% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 96.2% of homes being separate houses. Many are large, as 79.8% have three or more bedrooms, and 38.9% are owned outright.

Most people commute by car, and 40.6% of homes have two vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.2% of people use them to get to work.

Movement into the area is higher than in most similar places, with 34.3% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals are far below the national figure at 3.1%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 53.1%. Many people work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park or bus stop, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services.