Sunset Strip

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with 35.7% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and 9.5% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 90.5% born here and no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

More than half of the residents identify as Christian, while 35.7% of the population reports having no religion.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of just $537. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 69% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above state figures.

Community spirit is high, with 50% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 10.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are older and earn less than those in the wider state, with a typical personal income of $350 and a typical age of 52.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.5 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 47.8% of people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 65.2% are owned outright. This high rate of ownership helps explain why the typical weekly rent is so low at $95.

Every household has at least one motor vehicle. While there is one public transport stop and one route, the area remains largely dependent on cars.

The population is quite mobile, with 50% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, with a rate of 10.5% that is far below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.