Point Frederick

This is an older community where 26.0% of residents are seniors, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.8%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

One in four residents was born overseas, a proportion much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 38.7%, followed by Australian at 30.2%.

Around 14.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 51.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.0% of the population, which is a little above the state figure but well below the national average.

The area is highly educated, with 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and there are many schools within a 3km radius.

Typical personal weekly income is $882, a little above the state and national figures. While 14.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, typical household incomes are about the same as the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7% and is consistent with the area's older age profile.

Volunteering is a little above the state average at 15.5%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or do significant housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 32. While unemployment is far above the state figure at 20.8%, Year 12 completion is well above the national average.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 36.8% of people live alone—far above the national average of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are smaller, with just 2.0 people per home.

Apartments are the most common home type at 53.5%, and renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 46.5%. Most homes have fewer than three bedrooms, which is far below the national trend.

Working from home is very common at 32.4%, far above the national figure. The area is well served by buses, and 10.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.3% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.5% of the community.

Health care and social assistance is the main industry for 24.6% of workers. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3 and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park.