North Batemans Bay

The area is much older than the state, with seniors making up 27.6% of the population and the typical age being 49. Children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.4%, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.3%, which is well above the Australian average.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are most common here. While 18.0% of residents were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 90.1% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 7.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national average.

A large portion of the community does not identify with a religion, at 42.6%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%, while 51.0% of residents identify as Christian.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 13.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.1% having completed Year 12. The area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to other areas.

Household incomes are well below the national average, with the typical family earning $1,447 a week. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 5.5%, well above the state average. People providing unpaid care is also higher than most areas, though volunteer rates are a little below the national figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 8.0% speaking a First Nations language, well above the state average. However, this group faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 15.0% and Year 12 completion at just 14.7%.

Single-person households are very common at 32.9%, well above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 18.9% of households.

Renters make up 31.7% of the community, and typical weekly rent is $350. While 37.6% of homes are owned outright—well above the state average—separate houses are less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents rely on cars, with 67.4% driving to work. The area has a high number of public transport stops compared to the state, though only 0.9% of people actually commute using these services.

The community is quite mobile, with 48.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.3% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 52.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, a little above the national figure, with many residents working in construction or accommodation and food services.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 82.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the state average. However, access to schools and health services on foot is far below the New South Wales average.