Sandy Point

The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places, and the typical resident is 41. While this is younger than many local areas, it is noticeably older than the Australian average.

About 16.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

The proportion of people using another language at home is 11.6%, which is much higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national averages.

Religion is more common here than in other similar areas, with 63.7% of people identifying as Christian and 31.0% reporting no religion.

Education levels are high, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Wealth is a striking feature here, as 45.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far exceeding the national average of 22.6%.

Residents generally report good health, with the rates of mental health conditions and long-term health problems being lower than in most other areas.

Community participation is high, with more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas. Volunteers also make up 18.3% of the population.

There are 9 First Nations people living here, and they earn far more than the state and national typical personal incomes.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much rarer here than in most other areas.

Every single home is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are typically $2,754 a month, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-reliant, and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 38.6% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or bus stop, the area is mostly car-dependent for groceries and health services.