Scotland Island

The typical resident is far older than those in the rest of the state, though the area has a higher share of children under 15 than most. De facto relationships are also much more common here than across Australia.

People born overseas make up 31.2% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84% of residents. While 10.8% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 62%. This is far above the national figure and among the highest proportions for this level of area.

The island is highly qualified, with 43% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest in the region.

Incomes are very high here; the typical household earns $2,397 a week, which is well above the state average. About 37% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest at this level.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to the state and national figures.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 22.8%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and caring for children than people in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with 0 people recorded. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the state average at 75 years.

Couples with children make up the majority of households at 63%. The usual household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Almost every home is a separate house, with 98.8% of dwellings fitting this type. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, and typical mortgage payments are among the highest in the region.

Working from home is very common at 42.6%, far above the national figure. This helps explain why 20.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average.

About a third of the population has moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.6% of the community.

A higher share of adults are working or looking for work than in most areas. Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce, though full-time employment is far below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a very steep terrain. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within that distance.