Dolphin Point

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.1% of people aged 65 and over. This age profile is reflected in the social structure, as there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 82.8% born here. This is far below the New South Wales average for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for 89% of residents. Only 4.2% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion at 42.7%, a figure well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.6%.

While 49.1% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,488 a week, which is a little below the national figure. About 11.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the state average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 16.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the higher number of residents requiring help with daily activities.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those present have a typical age of 52, which is far older than the national average.

Families with children make up 51.1% of households. People living alone are less common here than in most areas, and homes typically house 2.4 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 94.8% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 49.3%, and rentals are far less common.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops per 1,000 people, no one reports using them to commute to work.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.7% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far above the national average. About 11.1% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

Construction is the most common industry for workers, and 54.7% are employed full-time. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Residents can easily walk to parks and transport, but other amenities are far away.