Fishing Point

Fishing Point is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and 31.8% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the age structure, where seniors and older adults make up over half the population.

The area is predominantly Australian born (82.8%), and those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish roots. Only 12.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (4.6%), and only 0.8% speak little or no English, which is well below the state average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.8% of residents report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is a little above the national average.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher (21.2%) compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents have completed Year 12, and engineering is the most common field of qualification.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,755 a week. About 25.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

A much higher proportion of residents have a long-term health condition (35.7%) compared to the rest of the state. Arthritis is the most common condition, and 9.5% of people report a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 29.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members (5%) and volunteers (16.4%).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.3% of the population. First Nations households in the area have an income of $2,624, which is far above the state and national figures.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 44.2% having no children and 46.6% having children. One-parent families are much less common here (8.6%) than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (98.1%), with a huge 93.8% having three or more bedrooms. Over half of all homes (53.6%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 56.3% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, with 48.6% owning two.

About 36.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, making up only 2.9% of the population, which is far below the state average.

Only 52.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Most people work in health care, construction, or accommodation and food services.

While every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There is very limited access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.