Umina Beach

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 43.8% and 39.3% respectively. Only 16.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of the community. Only 6.6% use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 42.5%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with only 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,421, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Personal weekly incomes are also a little below the national average at $688.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, at 11.6%. This is a little below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 757 First Nations people in the area. Their median age is 26, which is a little older than the national figure of 24.

One-parent families make up 20.2% of the community, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. People living alone are also more common here than in most areas.

Separate houses are very common, making up 76.7% of homes. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.9% of households renting.

Public transport access is a standout feature, with 97.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also very common, at 29.2%.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about the same as the national average.

The area is very walkable, with 98.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is a major gap, with only 4.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.