Seal Rocks

The area is noticeably older than most, with a typical age of 46 and 33.9% of people aged 65 or over. There is a strong First Nations presence, with 7.1% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national figures.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 44.6%, while 35.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly above the New South Wales average.

The community is well-qualified, with 30% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in a high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,499 a week, and 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Health outcomes are slightly better than the state average, with 25% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 22% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 18% of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community is notably younger than others, with a typical age of 19. However, typical personal income for First Nations people is $374 a week, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. A high number of people live alone (33.3%) or in one-parent families, both of which are well above the national figures.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and a huge 57.1% are owned outright. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment of $3,350 is far above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 42.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

A small number of adults are working or looking for work (42%), which is far below the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in management or accommodation and food services.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent. It has no public transport stops and a walkability score far below the state average.