Maloneys Beach

The area has a much older population than most, with a typical age of 51 and far more seniors than the state average. It is also home to a significant First Nations community, with 8.6% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.5%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the dominant language here, with 88.7% of people using it only. Only 5.6% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,095. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is very common, with 15.2% of people doing so, and there is a notably high number of former Defence Force members at 6.4%.

The First Nations population is larger than in most similar areas, though the typical age is far younger than the state average at 12 years. Personal income for this group is slightly below the national figure.

One-parent families are among the highest for this level at 22.6%. About 25.9% of people live alone, and most homes contain two people.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 89.5% being separate houses and 87.7% having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and most people drive themselves to work. While the area has a high number of bus stops relative to its size, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community has seen significant movement, with 46% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 3.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at 41.8%. Those who are employed often work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Residents can easily reach parks and public transport on foot, but other amenities are far away.