# Mollymook Beach

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Shoalhaven › 2539, NSW

Area: 3 km²

A typical resident of Mollymook Beach is 57, making it a far older community than the national figure. This seaside area is predominantly home to retirees, with 37.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the state average. Most residents own their homes outright and live in large houses. While it is a peaceful pocket of the Shoalhaven, the population is much older and more likely to be retired than in most other similar areas.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,531 | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 57 yrs | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.8% | +106.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 37.4% | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.2% | +6.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.1% | +39.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 37.4%, Older adults (45–64) 26.1%, Young adults (25–44) 16.8%, Children (0–14) 14.2%, Youth (15–24) 6.0%

**Marital status** — Married 58.0%, Never married 22.2%, Divorced 9.5%, Widowed 7.4%, Separated 2.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.3%, England 5.0%, New Zealand 1.4%, Italy 0.6%, South Africa 0.6%, India 0.2%, Philippines 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 47.2%, Australian 36.5%, Irish 16.2%, Scottish 13.6%, Italian 4.5%, German 2.9%, Dutch 1.5%, Chinese 0.8%, Greek 0.4%, Filipino 0.4%, Indian 0.1%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.5% | +2.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 91.1%, Italian 0.5%, Arabic 0.2%

## Religion

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.4% | +90.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.5%, No religion 41.4%, Not stated 7.0%, Buddhism 1.0%, Judaism 0.4%, Islam 0.3%, Other religions 0.2%, Hinduism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.0% | +24.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 24.2% | +54.1% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 5 | — |
| Average school size | 568 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 999 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 49.0%, Year 10 30.2%, Year 9 or below 8.3%, Year 11 6.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.1%, Bachelor degree 24.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.1%, Postgraduate degree 6.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.5%, Certificate I / II 2.2%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 17.8%, Education 13.8%, Engineering & related 12.9%, Society & culture 11.4%, Health 8.9%, Architecture & building 8.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.8%, Creative arts 3.8%, Natural & physical sciences 2.5%, Agriculture & environment 2.5%, Information technology 0.7%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $681 | +58.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,247 | +62.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,537 | +71.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.0%, $1,500–$2,999 27.0%, Under $650 20.8%, $4,000 or more 6.8%, $3,000–$3,999 5.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 44.5%, $650–$1,499 32.1%, $1,500–$2,999 13.0%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.0% | -6.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.4%, Mental health 8.2%, Other condition 8.2%, Asthma 7.4%, Heart disease 6.3%, Diabetes 4.8%, Cancer 4.4%, Lung condition 2.4%, Stroke 1.6%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.6%, One condition 22.7%, Two conditions 8.5%, Three or more 3.6%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.2% | -16.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.3% | +5.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.4% | +12.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.7% | -6.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 71 | — |
| First Nations median age | 18 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 54.8% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 20.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $575 | — |
| First Nations household income | $979 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | +4.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.7% | -35.2% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 28.2% | -8.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 48.6%, Couples with children 40.4%, One-parent families 10.7%, Other families 0.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 48.2%, 1 person 28.2%, 4 people 9.7%, 3 people 9.4%, 5 people 3.3%, 6 or more 1.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $380 | +58.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,700 | +24.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.60 | -40.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 17.6% | -27.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 57.2% | +8.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 89.8% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 87.3% | +5.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 57.2%, Owned with a mortgage 23.0%, Rented 17.6%, Other tenure 0.9%, Not stated 0.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 89.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 7.7%, Flat or apartment 2.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.8%, 4 bedrooms 32.9%, 2 bedrooms 10.8%, 5 or more 7.7%, 1 bedroom 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 61.9%, $200–$349 24.9%, $550–$749 5.8%, Under $200 3.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 28.9%, Under $1,000 25.6%, $1,800–$2,999 24.0%, $3,000 or more 16.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.7% | -37.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 16.5% | +158.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.53 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 104.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 5 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 61.5%, Worked at home 16.5%, Car (passenger) 3.8%, Walked 1.7%, Bicycle 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.4%, 1 vehicle 40.8%, 3 vehicles 9.6%, 4 or more 4.4%, No vehicle 2.7%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 37.3% | +13.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 2.8% | +5.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | -75.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 44.7% | +3.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 46.3% | -8.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.8%, Construction 12.5%, Education & training 11.7%, Accommodation & food 11.4%, Retail trade 9.1%, Professional & technical 8.3%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Administrative & support 4.0%, Other services 3.8%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Manufacturing 2.8%, Rental & real estate 2.8%, Finance & insurance 2.7%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.7%, Technicians & trades 16.2%, Community & personal service 13.6%, Managers 12.9%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Sales workers 9.4%, Labourers 6.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.3%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 59.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 55.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 90.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 59.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 21.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 43 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 9.0% | — |

## Schools serving Mollymook Beach

5 schools, 2,840 students, average ICSEA 999.

By sector: Government 4, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 3, Combined 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Budawang School | Government | Combined | 2.8 km | 44 |
| Ulladulla Public School | Government | Primary | 3.0 km | 689 |
| Ulladulla High School | Government | Secondary | 3.3 km | 1,159 |
| Milton Public School | Government | Primary | 3.6 km | 823 |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 4.2 km | 125 |

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