Denhams Beach

The typical resident is 61, making this community far older than the New South Wales and national figures. It has very few children, with only 12.6% under age 15, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.0%, followed by Australian at 31.7%.

English is the dominant language here, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

About 48.2% of the population identifies as Christian, while 34.9% report no religion. This level of non-religion is lower than in most similar areas.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with only 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 39.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,323, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate far below most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 44.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas at 15.1%, which is consistent with the low number of children in the community. A slightly higher than average 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $762, which is well above the New South Wales and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.3 people per dwelling. While 28.0% of people live alone, there is a notably high rate of one-parent families at 22.5%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 85.8% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, though 3.0% use public transport, which is higher than in most similar areas. Almost every home has a vehicle, with only 1.4% owning none.

The area is relatively stable, though 34.8% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 4.2%, which is far below the national average.

A low 35.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.5%, with many working in health, retail, or hospitality.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a school or park.