Camden Head

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 33.6% of people aged 65 and over. It has very few children, as those under 15 make up just 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 18.1% of residents were born overseas, though this is still far below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 94.6% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of residents (47.0%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.

Camden Head is highly qualified; 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. A high proportion of residents also finished Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,218 a week. Only 13.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 40.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the state average.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 37.8% volunteering—far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than elsewhere.

There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $900, which is well above the New South Wales figure, and the typical age is far older than the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. Over half of households are couples without children, and 28.4% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.2% of houses owned outright. Almost every home (100%) has three or more bedrooms, and 94% of dwellings are separate houses.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport, no one uses it to commute to work.

The community is quite mobile, with 52.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.2% of the population, well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than across Australia, with only 40.0% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is well above the national figure.

While everyone is within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one can walk to a grocery store, health service, or school. This makes the area's overall walkability score well below the state average.