Toormina

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 45 and a high number of seniors. Around 8.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.1% of the population, far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures. Very few people speak little or no English.

A little over 41% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46.7%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,384, which is well below the national figure. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are very common here, as 40.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of seniors, with 9.4% of people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children and housework are lower than in most areas, though 13.5% of people provide some form of unpaid care. There is a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are 538 First Nations people in the area, who are typically younger than the wider community. They face significant disadvantage, with an unemployment rate of 13.5% and a typical personal income well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 34.7% of people living alone and 25% of families being one-parent households, the latter being far above the national average. Homes are generally small, averaging 2.3 people.

Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $335 is a little below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, though they are more likely to have fewer bedrooms than those in other areas.

Public transport stops are very accessible, with 97.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk. However, very few people actually use it to commute, and only 6.9% of workers work from home.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 34.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.9% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with a rate of 48.6%. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national average, and many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a strong concentration of public transport and schools within a 15-minute walk. However, the overall walkability score is a little below the state average.