Swan Bay

The community is much older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 52 and 27.7% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 8.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.1%) compared to the state average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.9%, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas; only 31.1% of residents completed Year 12, and 12.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than typical for the state. The typical weekly family income is $1,333, and the typical personal income is $495, both far below the national figures.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Around 10.6% need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is high at 20.4%, well above the national figure. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid care (18.0%), though far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up 6.1% of the population, which is a little above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 36, far older than the national median of 24.

Family sizes are typical for the region, but far fewer people live alone (14.5%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%. Nearly half of all homes are occupied by couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 89.1% of homes being detached. Home ownership is high, as 41.8% of dwellings are owned outright, far above the state average.

Residents are almost entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive time to the city is very high at 130 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 20.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.9%) than in most other areas. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.