Forresters Beach

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 44 and a much higher proportion of seniors. Around 19.1% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 46% and 39.8% of the population. While 14.4% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national rate of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.6% of residents. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.6% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little above the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most people have completed Year 12, and qualifications are often in management, commerce, or health.

Household incomes are higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,206. This is consistent with the fact that 13.4% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

About 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most commonly reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common here, with 28.4% of people caring for children and 27.4% doing significant housework. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

First Nations people make up 3% of the population and experience very high outcomes, including an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a typical personal income well above the national figure.

Families with children make up 57.9% of households, and homes are generally larger than average, typically holding 2.6 people.

Detached houses are far more common here than in the state average, with 79.8% of homes being separate houses. While 35.5% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,171, which is much higher than most areas.

Most people rely on cars, though 28.8% of the workforce works from home. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops and very short walk times to the nearest one.

The area has seen some movement, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national figure at just 2.7%.

Health care, construction, and education are the main industries for local workers. The number of people employed full-time is well below the national average.

Residents enjoy great access to parks, health services, and groceries within a 15-minute walk. However, almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, which is far below the state average.