Speers Point

The community is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 45 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over. About 3.8% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. While 6.5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this remains far below the New South Wales and national averages.

About 38.9% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 52%.

The area has a high number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents have completed Year 12, though this figure is also well below the national average.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,321, which is a little above the national figure. The area is relatively wealthy, with 14.6% of people earning over $2,000 a week, a much higher rate than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, sitting well above the national average at 35.2%. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions, affecting 11.6% of residents.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care or look after children than people in most similar areas. However, the volunteer rate of 12.9% is much lower than in other similar communities.

There are 130 First Nations people in the area, with typical household incomes well above the state and national figures. However, the unemployment rate is much higher than in most similar areas, and Year 12 completion is far below the national average.

Families with children make up 53.1% of households. There is also a higher number of people living alone and one-parent families compared to most similar areas.

Separate houses make up 80.4% of homes, a figure far above the state average. While 39% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,167, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, though 24.8% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.6% of people use them to commute.

The area has seen fair movement, with 37.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.9% of the population, which is well below the national average.

About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with a strong presence in health care, construction, and education. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 91% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have excellent access to health services, though they are less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of parks or schools compared to the state average.