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Ulladulla
14 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Ulladulla, where the typical resident is 51. This coastal community is marked by a high proportion of retirees, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 or over. This shift towards an older demographic is reflected in the local housing, where many homes are owned outright and typical incomes are well below the national figure. It is a place of relative stability, though it faces higher rates of long-term health conditions than the rest of the state.
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Ulladulla is far older than the national average, with 31.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.3% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 44.2%. Only 13.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.
English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. While 5.1% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the state figure of 26.6%.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 39.7% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,007 a week. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are common here, with 38.9% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 17.5% of residents.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 14.1% of people provide unpaid care—a rate higher than most similar areas. Additionally, 3.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the community, which is a little above the national average. The First Nations population is relatively young, with a typical age of 23.
Living arrangements are diverse, with 31.8% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Home ownership is strong, with 48.5% of houses owned outright—far above the state average. Most homes are separate houses, and 78.6% have three or more bedrooms.
Reliance on cars is high, with 64.8% of workers driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops compared to similar places.
The community is fairly mobile, with 38.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.4% of the population, which is well below the state average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.4%. The local economy relies heavily on retail trade, accommodation, and food services.
The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.