Mollymook

Mollymook is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 55. Seniors make up 33% of the population, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 13.3%.

About 15.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported by residents.

English is the main language for 90.3% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, though 41.8% of residents report having no religion. This last figure is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

More adults here have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. A total of 51.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,346, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 35.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.

Unpaid care is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 15.2% of people providing this support. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 4.8%.

There are 29 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $700, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be smaller in size, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national average. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 53.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Large homes are the norm, with 86% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 56.8% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport for their commute. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.1% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.3%. The most common industries for employment are health care and social assistance, followed by accommodation and food services.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. No one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes, leaving the walkability score far below the state average.