Sunshine Bay

Sunshine Bay is far older than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 56 and a very high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

Most people here were born in Australia, though 17.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89% of residents. While 6.4% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the community is Christian, while 33.8% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average.

Schooling levels are far below the state average, with only 39.1% of residents completing Year 12. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $1,138. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Health challenges are common here; 41% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older age of the community, as 7.6% of people need help with daily activities.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 5.2%. While 13.9% provide unpaid care, the rate of people caring for children is much lower than most areas.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, with 108 people. While unemployment is well above the state average at 18.4%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 50%.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.1 people per household. This is driven by a high number of people living alone, who make up 32% of the population.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 82.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is very car-dependent, as only 1% of people commute by public transport. However, 95% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.2%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

While schools and transport are within walking distance, the area is mostly car-dependent. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.