Little Bay

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages. People in de facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Overseas birthplaces are common in Little Bay, with 37.6% of people born abroad, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries, followed by Chinese.

About 25.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This reflects the suburb's high overseas-born population, though very few people speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 51.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.3% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 37% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as the typical family income of $3,002 per week is well above the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more each week are far more common than in the rest of the country.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering is much lower. A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

There are 137 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is noticeably older than the national average, and their household income is well above the national figure.

Couples with children make up 59.3% of families, while one-parent families are well below the national average. About 28.1% of people live alone, which is higher than in most other areas.

Flats and apartments are the most common home type, with detached houses being far less frequent than across the state. Renting is much more common than usual, and typical weekly rents of $590 are among the highest in the region.

Working from home is very popular, with 40.8% of people doing so, far above the national figure. While most use cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average, though recent overseas arrivals are well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, and the unemployment rate is lower than in most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health and technical fields.

Little Bay is a walker's paradise with a very high walkability score. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.