Tura Beach

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 58 and a very small proportion of children under 15 at 11.9%. Seniors make up 39% of the community, which is far above the national average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 16% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 48.4% and 37.2% respectively.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.9%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is lower than average, with 42.7% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than most similar areas, with 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is well below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,280 a week. Only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, and 5.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

The community is highly active, with 21.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members at 5.3% compared to the national 2.8%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Year 12 completion for this group is 46.2%, far above the New South Wales average.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 49.4% being couples without children. People living alone are more common here than in most areas, accounting for 27.5% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, as 85.9% have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 64.8% of workers driving to work. Only 0.5% use public transport, and very few people work from home compared to the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are relatively uncommon at 4%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 44.5%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, retail, and hospitality.

Tura Beach is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.