South Arm

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, as 33.2% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.3% of people born here. Only 8.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.9% of the population. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 49.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.2% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.2% of adults, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes are lower than in most areas; the typical personal income is $560, which is well below the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,452 per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 41.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average of 27.7%, and 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is very common, as 23.9% of people provide unpaid care and 31.8% do 15 or more hours of housework weekly. There is also a notably high number of former Defence Force members at 7.6%.

A small number of First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 61, which is far older than the New South Wales average of 23.

Most households consist of couples, with 42.9% being couples without children and 41.7% being couples with children. Those living alone make up 20.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by large, owned homes, with 87% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 50.6% owned outright. Renting is very rare here, accounting for only 11.7% of households.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. The nearest public transport stop is a very long walk away, taking about 89 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A smaller proportion of the community is in the workforce compared to the state, with only 50.6% working or looking for work. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and education.

The neighborhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a park.