Cronulla

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It has a high proportion of seniors, with 21.5% aged 65 and over, and far fewer children under 15 than most other areas.

While 17.0% of people were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 85.9% of residents. While 8.9% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 38.1% of people report no religion. This figure is well above the state average but about the same as the national figure.

Cronulla is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 63.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical personal incomes are among the highest at this level, at $1,179 per week. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 20.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions slightly lower than the state and national figures.

Unpaid care and housework are less common here than in most areas, with only 11.1% of people providing unpaid care. About 13.4% of the community are volunteers.

The First Nations community in Cronulla is relatively small but successful, with a typical personal income of $1,161 and an unemployment rate of 1.9%, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 34.8% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 72.5% of homes. Renting is very common at 41.1%, with a typical weekly rent of $500, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is very popular here, with 37.2% of the workforce doing so. While 8.2% of homes have no car, public transport use is about the same as the national figure.

The area is quite dynamic, with 46.7% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, alongside a higher than average number of recent overseas arrivals.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The largest industries for residents are construction, health care and professional services.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.