Huskisson

Huskisson is a senior-heavy community where 30.5% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the population, which is well below the state average.

About 19.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Most residents speak only English, though 8.3% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Very few people, just 1.0%, speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.4%.

Qualified professionals are common, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of Year 12 completion at 47.1% is far below the state and national averages.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,294 a week. However, 10.3% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most similar areas, with 34.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

The area has a very strong history of service, with 7.5% of people having served in the Defence Force, a figure well above the state average. Volunteerism is also high at 18.3%.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47, and household incomes are far below the national figure.

Huskisson has many small households, with 40.5% of people living alone, far above the state average of 25%. This explains why the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, at 40.0%. While 42.7% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments at $2,167.

The area is very car-dependent for work, with 58.5% of people driving, and almost no one uses public transport to commute. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 168 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 23.0% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most similar areas, at 47.7%. Local jobs are concentrated in accommodation and food services, as well as public administration.

The village is very walkable, with 90.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have easy access to parks and groceries, though there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.