Shell Cove

The community is younger than most, with 20.6% of the population being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 40 years old, and those aged 65 and over make up a smaller proportion of the population than in most other areas.

While 17.4% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 11.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state average. Very few people, just 1.1%, speak little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christian, and 32.7% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure.

A higher number of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national averages. Over half of the population has completed Year 12.

Shell Cove is a wealthy area, with typical weekly household incomes of $2,452 being well above the national figure. Around 37.4% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, placing the area among the highest for its level.

Residents are slightly healthier than the average, as those with long-term health conditions are a little below the national figure. About 4% of people need help with daily activities, which is around the middle for similar areas.

A very high 31.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most other similar areas.

First Nations residents in Shell Cove have a much higher typical personal income of $972 than the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower than most areas at 3.1%.

Families are larger here, with 3.0 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. This is reflected in the fact that very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 95.6% having three or more bedrooms and 87.4% being separate houses. Typical weekly rents are among the highest at this level, reaching $600.

Cars are essential, as 50.4% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. However, 28.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This is well above the national and state averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, education, and construction.

The area is very walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services is also far above the state average, though walking to a school is less common than in other parts of NSW.