Daleys Point

This is a senior-heavy community, with 42.4% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Only 9.2% of the population are children under 15, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

People born overseas make up 22.0% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the main language for 82.1% of residents. While 7.9% use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the community (55.6%) identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical household and personal incomes are well below the national figures. Despite this, 14.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.5% of residents. This is well above the national figure, and 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas, which is consistent with the very small number of children living here. Notably, 4.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, a rate much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 16 years.

Homes here are smaller and quieter, with 32.6% of people living alone—well above the national figure. Only 9.1% of households are one-parent families, which is lower than most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 40.9% owned outright. While renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, typical weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas at $500.

Working from home is very common here, with 41.1% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one takes about 24 minutes.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.0% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. About 35.8% of residents moved here in the last five years.

Only 40.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many of those employed work in health care, social assistance, or professional and technical roles.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.