Elizabeth Beach

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a notable 16.1% of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the state average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 16.6% of people were born overseas. While this is higher than in many similar areas, it is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and the proportion who speak little or no English is well below the state and national averages.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 44%, which is far above the New South Wales figure and well above the national average.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,583, which is a little below the state and national figures. Around 22.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state, affecting 30.1% of people. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 12.7%.

Housework is a significant part of local life, with 34% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly, a figure far above the national average.

The First Nations community is small and notably young, with a typical age of just 14. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are far below the state and national figures.

Half of all households consist of couples with children. People living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state, and typical homes hold about 2.4 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Almost 95% of homes have three or more bedrooms, meaning there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 57.1% of workers drive to work. While public transport stops are very accessible, no one uses them for their daily commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.5% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state and nation, and full-time employment is much lower than in similar areas. Many locals work in accommodation, food, and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.