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Culburra Beach
13 km²
Many residents in Culburra Beach own their homes outright, with 44.9% of dwellings held without a mortgage. This coastal community is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 54 and over a third of the population aged 65 or over. These factors contribute to a slower pace of life, where fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure. It is a place where separate houses dominate the landscape and a significant number of people live alone.
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Culburra Beach has a much older population than most areas, with 32.5% of residents aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the low number of children, as those under 15 make up only 12.9% of the community.
The area is predominantly Australian born, with 84.7% born here. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (4.1%), which is far below the 22.3% national figure.
About 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.4%.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 40% of residents completing Year 12. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 17.5% of adults, which is well below the national figure.
Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,247 a week. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 38.8% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
The community has a strong history of service, with 5.7% of people having served in the Defence Force. Volunteers make up 16.6% of the population, which is well above the state average.
First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 15.3%, higher than in most areas.
Living arrangements are often small, with 31.3% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 2.2 people. Couples without children are the most common family type at 42.8%.
Separate houses make up 88.6% of all homes, far above the national average. Renting is less common here than elsewhere, with only 22.6% of households renting their home.
Cars are essential for travel, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While the area has a high number of bus stops, the drive time to the city is very long at 126 minutes.
The area has seen significant movement, with 38.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7.4% of the population.
Fewer people are in the workforce here than in most areas, with only 47.8% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and construction are the main industries for those employed.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, though only 55.2% are near groceries. The overall walkability score is 5.3, making it somewhat walkable.