Mollymook Beach

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 57 and children under 15 making up just 14.2% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are very common, representing 37.4% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

A little above the national figure, 41.4% of people report having no religion, while 49.5% identify as Christian.

The community is well-qualified, with 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,247 a week. Only 12.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 6.0% needing help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 20.2% volunteering—a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the population. In this group, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 54.8%, though the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 20.0%.

Household sizes are generally small, with 28.2% of people living alone. Couples without children are the most common family type, making up 48.6% of homes.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 57.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and only 2.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. Most people drive themselves to work.

The area has seen some movement, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than in the state or nation.

The workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 44.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents have retired, which helps explain why the full-time employment rate is far below the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.