Caves Beach

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 27.3% of people aged 65 and over. While 16.1% of residents are children under 15, this is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.6%), which is far higher than the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, while those born overseas make up 11.5% of the population.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of the community. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 40.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 54.1%.

A higher than usual proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 20.7%, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents have completed Year 12, but at 45.9%, this is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,628, which is about the same as the national figure. About 23.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported issue.

More people provide unpaid care here (15.0%) than in most similar areas. A slightly higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force (3.6%) compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. Their typical household income of $2,083 is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 14.3% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (85.5%) and large homes, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms. A striking 49.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most people drive to work, although 24.7% work from home, which is well above the national average. While public transport use is low, 91.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.6% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals account for 5.6% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.8%) compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

Caves Beach is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Residents have excellent access to amenities, with 99.8% living within a 15-minute walk of a park and 83.8% near groceries.