Phillip Bay

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 13.9% of the population is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, which is far above the state average of 3.4%.

People born overseas make up 28.3% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the most frequent birthplaces are Australia and England.

Language diversity is high, with 24.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, although the proportion of people who speak little or no English is only 2.5%.

The community is more religious than the national average, as those with no religion make up 29.4% of residents, which is well below the Australian figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 62.3%.

Higher education is common here, with 23.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas, sitting at 59.2%.

Wealth is a standout feature, with 36.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,555.

About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. A long-term health condition affects 28.6% of the population, roughly in line with the state average.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.8% of people providing care, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 11.5%. However, volunteering is much lower than most similar areas at 10.5%.

There are 100 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 29, and they have a very high employment rate with 0.0% unemployment.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is a little above the national figure of 2.5, and only 18.1% of people live alone.

Most people live in separate houses, with 84.6% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 40.7% of homes are owned outright, though typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,817.

Working from home is very popular here, with 32.6% of the workforce doing so. While most people use cars, 3.0% commute by public transport, which is slightly higher than the state average.

The community is very stable, as only 22.9% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.4% of the population.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.6%. Many residents work as professionals, managers, or in healthcare and construction.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Almost every resident is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.