Malua Bay

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 28.9% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.4% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 41.4% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.2%.

The typical level of education is lower than the national average, with 48.6% of people completing Year 12. About 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are generally a little below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,772 a week. Only 15.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14%.

Volunteering is high, with 17.5% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. A much higher share of residents—29%—also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is smaller in number but fares well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $866, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. Nearly half of all households are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97% of homes being detached. A huge 51.4% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Most people rely on cars, with 66.6% driving to work and only 1.2% using public transport. Very few homes—just 2.8%—do not have a motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 48.3%. The most common industries for those employed are construction and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, and a walk to the nearest transport stop can take 44 minutes.