Sandy Beach

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a children's population well above the national figure. It also has a strong First Nations presence at 6.7%, which is well above the state and national averages.

While 13.6% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 84.3% of people, though 9.8% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, with Punjabi being the most common non-English language.

A majority of residents—50.1%—have no religion, a figure far above both the New South Wales and national averages.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 17.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion is also well below the national figure at 49.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,567, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are less common here, with only 11.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

About 29.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.6% of residents.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 30.8% of people providing this care, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas.

With 194 people, the First Nations population is among the largest for areas of this level. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $716, which is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 85% having three or more bedrooms. While renting is less common than the state average, typical weekly rent is $420, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 71.5% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. Only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Sandy Beach is a high-turnover area, with 48.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is partly driven by recent overseas arrivals.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national average. The most common industries for workers here are health care, construction, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.