Waterview

Waterview is far older than most of Australia, with 37.8% of people aged 65 and over. There are very few children here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state average at 12.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who weren't are primarily from England. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up about 80% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with 92.2% of people using it at home. This is far below the national figure for those using another language, which is only 3.3% here.

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 61.1% of residents. Those with no religion make up 32.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school with Year 10 or below.

Household incomes are among the lowest at this level, and no one earns $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $1,666, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 48.9% of people—far above the state average. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported issues.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. However, a high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 9.9%.

First Nations residents are typically 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Their typical personal income is $699, which is well above the national average for First Nations people.

Living alone is very common, with 66.7% of people in single-person homes. This helps explain why the typical household size of 1.6 people is far below the state average.

Renters make up a high 45.6% of the area, though 40.4% of homes are owned outright. Weekly rent is very low, with a typical cost of $245.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with 57.9% of workers driving to work. While there are a few bus stops nearby, no one uses public transport to commute.

Residents tend to stay put, as only 17.4% have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 49.4%. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Waterview is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.