Soldiers Point

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and 33.6% of residents aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the low number of children, as those under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population.

While 78.1% of residents were born in Australia, 18.4% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.6%.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 5.2% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

More than half the population identifies as Christian (54.4%). Those with no religion make up 39.5%, a figure that is well above the state average of 33.2%.

About 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the national figure of 26.3%. Around 47.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,350, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 15.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience health challenges at higher rates than most areas, with 38.2% having a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common, affecting 15.7% of the community.

This area has a strong history of service, with 6.7% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $469, which is a little below the national figure of $540.

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per household. There is a high proportion of people living alone (29.2%) and couples without children (46.1%).

Home ownership is very high, with 47.5% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in larger properties, as 77.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 47.1% of workers driving to get to work. While 23.3% of people work from home, 0% of the population uses public transport to commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.2% of residents moving in the last five years, a rate well above the national average of 40.7%.

Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Common local industries include accommodation and food, as well as construction.

The area is very walkable for parks and public transport, with 100% of homes within a short walk of both. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.