Pambula Beach

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 32.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 86.2% born here. Those born overseas make up 8.4%, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of the community. Only 1.0% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents report no religious affiliation, at 51.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the state average, and 56.5% have completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $822, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,414, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the state average, at 11.1%.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 29.2% that is far above the national average. About 4.6% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. The typical First Nations personal income is $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (28.5%) and couples without children (47.8%).

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 80.9% of homes. Outright ownership is very high at 52.8%, far above the national average of 31%.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.4% driving to work and very few using public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, with 45.2% owning two.

The area has seen some movement, with 38.1% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.4% of the population.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here (51.7%) compared to the national average. The most common industries for local workers are construction and healthcare.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, though the area is generally less walkable than the state average. No residents are within a 15-minute walk of health services.