Swansea Heads

Seniors make up 21.8% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This older age profile is mirrored in the marital status of the area, where 52.9% of residents are married and de facto relationships are much lower than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.5% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas-born residents, and English is the most common ancestry at 49.8%.

English is the primary language for 93.6% of the community. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak another language at home is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 54.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the New South Wales average.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Qualification fields are led by engineering and management, with 49.6% of residents having completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are $2,274 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 30.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.4% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with a higher rate of people doing substantial housework and caring for children.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $1,024, which is far above the national and state figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. While 58.9% of households are couples with children, one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 48.6% of residents own their home outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 51.7% of workers driving to a job. However, public transport access is good, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.9% of the population.

About 58.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, education, and health care.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or bus stop, the area is mostly car-dependent for other needs. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.