Hastings Point

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 67 and 55.5% of the population aged 65 or over. This is mirrored by a very low number of children, with those under 15 making up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 16.0% of the population, which is higher than in many similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 51.4%.

English is the dominant language here, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half the population identifies as Christian, while 33.0% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the typical weekly household income at $744, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high in this area; 43.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is far below the state average at 11.3%, while 14.0% of people provide other forms of unpaid care. There is also a slightly higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 35, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $350, well below the national figure.

Small households are the norm here, with 47.0% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.7 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are small, and 61.2% have only two bedrooms.

While 97.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, almost no one uses it for commuting. Most people drive to work, though 16.3% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 27.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national average.

The area is very walkable, with 93.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 100% near a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.