Dumaresq Island

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 57. Seniors make up nearly a quarter of the population, while children under 15 are much less common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces are much rarer here than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 58.6% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Year 12 completion is a little above the state average at 61.8%. While a quarter of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, this is far below the New South Wales average.

Typical weekly household income is well above the national figure at $2,583. People earning $2,000 or more per week are among the highest for this level of area.

Long-term health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 40% of residents. This is far above the national figure, and 10% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much higher than most areas at 26.7%. Many residents also do a large amount of unpaid housework, though fewer people care for children compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded, although the very few First Nations people listed have a typical personal income far above the national average.

Over half of the households are couples with children. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home is a separate house, and 80% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common than the national average, but typical weekly rents are far below the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. About 13.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

Migration is lower than in other parts of the country, with 30% of residents having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is well above the state average at 61.8%, with no one currently unemployed. Managers and construction workers make up the bulk of the local workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.