Green Point

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27% of residents aged 65 or over. This trend is reflected in the age structure, where children under 15 make up only 14.4%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English ancestry is the most common at 51.9%, followed by Australian at 40%.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 46% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other dominant affiliation at 46.4%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 37.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,174 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Unpaid housework is more common than in most areas, with 28.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%. While the typical personal income for this group is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is also higher.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household. Nearly half of all households are couples without children, and 23.5% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98.6% of homes being detached. A high 49.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 62.4% of working residents drive to work. While there are many public transport stops nearby, no one uses them to commute.

Movement is moderate, with 36.7% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 18.8% of the workforce.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of public transport, there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.