Mossy Point

The area is far older than the national figure, with 27% of residents aged 65 or over and very few children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 12% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

More than half of the population (52.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also a little above the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figures. Weekly family income typically everts at $2,067, and 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

A higher than average 33.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, often arthritis. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national average. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 45%, which is well above the national figure. However, typical personal income for this group is a little below the Australian average.

Families with couples without children are common, and the typical home has 2.4 people. This is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 51.2% owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 82.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Almost every home has a car, and 64.2% of workers drive to work. While there are many public transport stops, no one in the area uses public transport to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and full-time employment is well below the national average. Many of the local workforce work in health care, construction, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While most homes are near a bus stop, the overall walkability is far below the state average.