Cabarita Beach

Cabarita Beach has a much older population than typical, with a typical age of 52 and 26.7% of residents aged 65 or over. It also has a First Nations population of 6.9%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (70.3%), though 16.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 43.6%.

English is the dominant language here, with 76.2% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 5.9% of residents use another language, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About 37.6% of people report having no religion, a figure slightly below the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 47.5%.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (21.1%) compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%.

The area is quite wealthy, with 40.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical household income is $1,875, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 22.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.1% of residents volunteering, well above the national average of 14.1%. Also, 31.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is much higher than in most areas.

There are seven First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 31, which is far older than the state typical age of 23, while their typical personal income of $225 is far below the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 33.3% of people living alone and 24.1% in one-parent families, the latter being among the highest for its level.

Rentals are much more common here than in most areas at 40.7%. While 37% of homes are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,265 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is highly independent, with no one using public transport to get to work and 46.3% working from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very mobile, with 57.3% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than average at 65.9%, though the unemployment rate of 9.1% is also well above the national figure of 5.1%.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, parks, and schools.