Mystery Bay

The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 47.7% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the state average at only 10.1%.

While 71.9% were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, though this is still far below the New South Wales average.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 58.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 28.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week and very few households earning over $3,000 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 43.7% of people, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 35.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, and there is a notably high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents are older and earn more than those in the rest of the state, with a typical personal income of $1,625.

Small households are common, with 30.3% of people living alone and the typical home containing only two people.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 74.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one vehicle.

About 34.9% of residents moved here in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state, with full-time employment at 37.7%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.