Greenwell Point

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 58 and a very high 39.3% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 11.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language here, with 93% of residents speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith, accounting for 56.8% of the population. Those with no religion make up 36.6%, a figure that is well above the state average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 30.6%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,096 a week. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health needs are high here, with 42% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the state average. This is reflected in the 8.2% of people who need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

While 14.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, only 11% are volunteers. There is a notable history of service, with 6.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are small, with a typical size of 2.1 people. This is partly because 34.1% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Housing is very stable, with 52.2% of homes owned outright—far above the state average. Detached houses are the norm for 88.7% of residents, and typical weekly rent is well below the national figure at $300.

Almost every home has a car, and no one uses public transport to commute. While there are many bus stops nearby, the drive time to the city is very long at 123 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.5%. Those who are employed often work in health care, food services, or construction.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score that is well below the state average.