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Cunjurong Point
2 km²
Life in Cunjurong Point is defined by a quiet, mature atmosphere where nearly every home is a separate house and the typical resident is 60. This small community is far older than the national average, with no children under 15 and a high proportion of seniors. It is a place where people generally own their homes outright and enjoy a slow pace, with many working from home or already retired.
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The area is exceptionally old, with a typical age of 60 and over a third of residents aged 65 or more. There are no children under 15, and people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 92.8% of the community. While 7.2% use another language at home—a higher figure than in similar areas—everyone speaks some English.
More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 47.7%.
The community is well qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state figure. There are no schools within 3km.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,337, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 11.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a higher share than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of people. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, though only 3.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 19.1% of people providing care and 32.7% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also more common than the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per household, and nearly 40% of people live alone. This is far above the national average and consistent with the older population.
Housing is very stable, with 73.6% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Every single home is a separate house, and nearly 89% have three or more bedrooms.
The area is highly car-dependent, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. However, 32% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.
The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.9% of people moving in the last five years, a rate well above the state and national figures.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, with only 46.4% in the workforce. Unemployment is also slightly higher than the national figure at 5.9%.
The area is quite walkable for basic needs, with all homes within 15 minutes of groceries and parks. However, there is no access to schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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