Fingal Bay

Fingal Bay is far older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 63 and 47% of the population being seniors. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.5% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.9%.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 57.6%. About 33.8% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a lower rate of school completion than most, with only 35.1% having finished Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Earnings are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,114. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, as 40.3% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state average. This is reflected in the 7.2% of residents who need help with daily activities.

The community is active in unpaid work, with 19.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members at 5.4%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the population. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 32.

Homes tend to be small, with just 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (29.9%) and couples without children (54.2%).

Home ownership is strong, with 49.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. While detached houses are common, 45.5% of the community lives in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

The area has excellent access to public transport stops, though 0% of people use it to commute to work. Most residents rely on cars, with 54.5% driving to work.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 37.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5% of the population.

Working age activity is among the lowest for its level, with only 36.2% of adults working or looking for work. Many of those employed work in accommodation and food services.

Most residents can easily walk to public transport, parks, and groceries. However, the area is not very walkable for health services or schools, which are almost entirely absent within a 15-minute walk.