Tullimbar

The area is much younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 25.3% of the population. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas, at 16.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (13.5%) compared to the state and national figures. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the community. While a higher number of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About 41% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.6%.

The community is better qualified than most similar areas, with 20.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Tullimbar is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,217 per week is well above the national figure. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.5% of the population. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 29.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is a major part of local life, with 38.1% of people caring for children—a rate far above the national figure. Interestingly, volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger and far more likely to complete Year 12 (55%) than the state average. Unemployment among First Nations people is 0.0%, which is much lower than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (63.5%) and a very low number of people living alone.

The housing stock is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,383, which is well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, and 52.6% of homes have two vehicles. While 23.8% of the workforce works from home, this is well below the New South Wales figure of 31%.

Tullimbar is experiencing rapid growth, with 75.7% of residents moving in within the last five years—a figure far above the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Health care and construction are the most common industries.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.4. While almost everyone can walk to a park, very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.