Orient Point

The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 32.3% of the population. There is also a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 13.0%, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.6%, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 41.8% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.3%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.0% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%. Only 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $985 a week. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here; 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 8.7% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 17.6% of people providing such support, well above the national figure. Additionally, a higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 12.2% speaking a First Nations language. However, this group faces challenges, with a very high unemployment rate of 46.2% and a typical personal income of $402, far below the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. There is a higher rate of people living alone (29.6%) and one-parent families (19.5%) compared to most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.0% of homes being detached. Nearly half of all homes (49.4%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and very few (8.3%) work from home, which is far below the state average. While public transport stops are plentiful, the drive time to the city is quite long at 131 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25.9% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also few at 4.1%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 42.0%. Unemployment is also notably high at 9.7%, well above the national figure of 5.1%.

Residents have easy access to parks, groceries, and public transport within a 15-minute walk. However, there are no schools or health services within that distance, and the overall walkability score is lower than the state average.