Lower Mangrove

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.7% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state average at 7.1%.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the New South Wales figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 31.4%.

English is the primary language for 82.9% of the population. Only 4.3% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents have no religion at 55.7%, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 24.3%.

While 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. About 43.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,312 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state and national averages.

Health needs are high here, with 37.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.7% of people providing support, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 18.3% of the community, also well above the state average.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 58, which is far older than the national average of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $399, well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are diverse, with a high number of people living alone (37.5%) and a very high rate of one-parent families at 41.7%. Homes are typically small, averaging 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, 100% of all dwellings, and 70.8% are owned outright. This ownership rate is far above the national average, and no one in the area rents.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle. While there are two bus stops, the walk to the nearest one takes 29 minutes, and no one commutes by public transport.

Residents are very settled, with only 20.6% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very high at 20%, which is far above the national average. Those who are working are often in construction, health care, or professional roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. The steep terrain and lack of nearby shops, schools, or health services make walking difficult.