Swanhaven

The area is far older than the rest of the country, with 47.4% of people aged 65 and over. This high number of seniors helps explain why children under 15 make up only 7.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, accounting for 43.4% of the community.

English is the primary language here, used at home by 91.3% of residents. Only 2.0% use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 62.2% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.7%, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical household earning $809 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 52.0% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

While 12.6% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 10.5%. Interestingly, a higher than average 3.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations typical age is 59 years, which is far older than the state and national figures.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.8 people per household, well below the national figure. Many people live alone, accounting for 38.7% of households, which is far above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 79.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is rare, at only 5.4%.

Most people rely on cars, with 63.3% driving to work. While there are 6 public transport stops, no one in the area commutes by public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Workforce activity is among the lowest for this level, with only 28.8% of adults working or looking for work. Those who are employed often work in construction, transport, or health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.2, far below the state average. While almost all homes are near a bus stop, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.