Fishermans Paradise

Residents here are far older than those in New South Wales, with 29.7% aged 65 or over. A high number of people are in de facto relationships, and 4.1% of the population is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Most people were born in Australia, though 16.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish and German.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. While a higher number of people use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.0%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 44.0%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are far below the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,016 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, and 54.2% of individuals earn under $650 weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.3% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequent issues reported.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 31.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the state average. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17, and personal incomes are well below the national figure.

People often live alone or in couples without children, though one-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Homes are generally small, with 2.2 people per home.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 46.1% are owned outright, far above the state average. Rent is well below the national figure at a typical $300 per week.

The area is very car-dependent, with 69.2% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport for their commute. It is a long trip to the city, taking 147 minutes by car.

About 35% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 3.6%, which is far below the national figure.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state, and the unemployment rate of 7.7% is a little above the national average. The most common industries are construction and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. While most homes are near a park, there are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.