Ramsgate Beach

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up a quarter of the population, a figure well above the national average.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest for this level at 34.4%, well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high here, with 37.7% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is high, with 65.3% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 21.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are strong, with 59.9% of residents completing Year 12, a little above the national figure. About 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $860, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical family income is slightly higher than most similar areas at $2,105 per week.

About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.8% of residents.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations personal income is among the highest at this level, at $1,375, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are unusual for the area, with 38.0% of people living alone and 16.3% of families being one-parent households, both figures being much higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (53.3%) and townhouses (31.7%), with very few separate houses. Typical weekly rent is $480, which is well above the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with 17 stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Additionally, 32.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.9% of the population.

About 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Major industries include transport, warehousing, and healthcare.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.