Gerroa

This is a predominantly senior community, with 34.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Consequently, children under 15 make up only 9.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

About 38.7% of residents have no religion, which is roughly the same as the national figure. For others, Christianity is the most common affiliation at 53.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This is reflected in a high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $905. Around 16% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 31.9% of people. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly below the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.8% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to similar areas.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. This is linked to the older population, as 29.5% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, and 76.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. This is consistent with a high level of car ownership, though 30.9% of workers do their jobs from home.

Around 35.6% of residents moved house in the last five years, though this is lower than the national average. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 50.1%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%, well below the national average.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent for other needs. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.