The Bight

The Bight is far older than the rest of the country, with 28.3% of people aged 65 or over. Only 15% of the population are children under 15, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 98.3% of the community. While 8.3% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 55% of residents identify as Christian. Another 33.3% report having no religion, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12. About 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household earns $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 40% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 41.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and care are also very common.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most households consist of couples, with 49.1% being couples without children. People living alone are rare at 12%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is high at 44%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $700.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 44.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 25% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than elsewhere, at 50.9%. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, many residents work in agriculture or the hospitality sector.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. There are no public transport stops in the area.