Ettalong Beach

Ettalong Beach is far older than the national figure, with 34.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

About 18.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 85.7% of the community. While 7.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

People with no religion make up 38.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.2%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 42.4% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 58.9% in New South Wales. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.5% of adults, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,077 a week. Only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 25.2%.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. This is consistent with the area's older population, and 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is less common here than in most areas, at 10.9%. Similarly, the proportion of people caring for children is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

There are 237 First Nations people in the area, and the unemployment rate for this group is 2.8%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 41.2% of people living alone, far above the New South Wales average of 25.0%. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.9 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is diverse, with 43.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. However, renting is also common at 37.3%, and detached houses are far less frequent here than across Australia.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 49 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. This is reflected in the fact that 12.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 42.7% of people moving house in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (44.5%) than in most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the New South Wales average.