Gerringong

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.1%) than the state or national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 42.1%, which is well above the national figure. Over half of the population identifies with Christianity.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Management, commerce, and education are the most common fields of study.

Incomes are generally high, and the typical weekly family income of $2,291 is above the national figure. More than a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues reported.

Civic engagement is strong, with 20.8% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. There is also a higher than average rate of people caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community in Gerringong is more successful than most, with an unemployment rate of 6.1%, which is well below the national average. Household incomes for this group are also well above the state and national figures.

Families are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home. About 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 44.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $500.

Most people rely on cars, though 25% of the workforce works from home. While public transport use is low, most homes are within a very short walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, though 36.7% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Professional and managerial roles are common, though the percentage of people employed full-time is well below the national average. Health care and education are the top industries.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. This far exceeds the state average for access to essential amenities.