North Arm Cove

Seniors make up 34.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 56, making the area much older than most other similar places.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 18.5% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 85.7% of people, though the share of those using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

About 42.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,272, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, and only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of residents affected, including a higher rate of mental health conditions at 9.2%.

Caregiving is a common activity, as the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much higher than most areas, alongside a high rate of volunteers at 18.8%.

First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population, which is a little above the national average, though the typical age for this group is far younger at 13.

Households are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, and nearly half are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is very car-reliant, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and the typical drive time to the city is a long 134 minutes.

Recent movement is high, with 39.4% of residents arriving 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 other areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.2% is a little above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.