Pretty Beach

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 35.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, accounting for only 10.5%.

About 19.4% of people were born overseas, though this is well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 42.7% and 38.2% respectively.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. Only 3.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of residents (54.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35%.

The area is highly educated, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,818, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 14.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 13.7% of residents.

Volunteering is high, with 22.1% of people giving their time, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. The few who reside here are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 69.

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national figure. Half of all households consist of just two people.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 52.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Working from home is very common at 43.2%, far above the national figure of 21%. While 94.2% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, most people still rely on cars.

About 31.4% of residents moved house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas in this community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, which is consistent with the high proportion of seniors. Many residents work as professionals in technical or education roles.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6, far below the state average. While parks and transport are nearby, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.