Micalo Island

The typical resident is 56, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 51.1% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common than in most areas at just 8.9%.

English ancestry is the most common at 37.8%, followed by Irish and German. While 17.8% of people were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the main language, and 6.7% of residents use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.8%. Those with no religion make up 24.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest at this level, with no residents holding a bachelor degree. Only 22.2% of people have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,374 and household incomes are $2,124, both of which are a little above the national figures. However, typical personal weekly income is $725, which is a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Despite this, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

People who served in the Defence Force make up 7.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. Conversely, unpaid care for children is far below the national average.

First Nations people make up 11.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 35, far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per home. The most common arrangement is couples without children, who make up 85.7% of families.

Typical weekly rent is $325, which is a little below the national figure. Home loan payments are typically $2,117 per month, a little above the national average.

The island has no public transport routes or stops. This makes the area entirely reliant on cars, as there is no nearby public transport access.

The community is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 27.5% of adults active in the labour market. This is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.