Palm Beach

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 58 and 37.4% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 10.7%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.4% were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 52.7%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. While 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 48.7% identifying as Christian and 41.0% reporting no religion. This figure for no religion is well above the state average of 33.2%.

The community is highly qualified, with 39.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. High school completion is also very strong, with 74.4% of residents completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest for this level, with 43.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $3,327 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at 4.7%. While long-term health conditions are about the same as the state average, only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There are also more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. Those who do are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21, and a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children, consistent with the area's older population.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 55.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent and mortgage payments are very high, with typical weekly rents reaching $895.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. This is despite a high number of bus stops, though 45.0% of the workforce—far above the national figure—works from home.

About 39.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.4% of the community.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 52.6%. Professional and managerial roles are the most frequent occupations, with 33.1% of residents working as professionals.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.2, partly due to steep terrain. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.