Werri Beach

The community is far older than the national figure, as the typical resident is 47 and 25.1% of people are seniors. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the lower proportion of children under 15, which is a little below the state average at 15.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across New South Wales. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About 42.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46.7%.

The area is highly qualified, with 35% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure well above the state and national averages. This high level of education is consistent with the area's higher typical incomes.

Household incomes are higher than most areas, with 27.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $2,236 is about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 23.5% of people giving their time. Service in the Defence Force is also higher than in most areas.

The First Nations population is larger than in about 67% of similar areas. This community is far older than the national average for First Nations people, with a typical age of 44.

Couples with children make up 53.6% of households, while people living alone are less common here than in most other areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is among the highest at this level, and monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars to get around, though 22.5% of the workforce works from home. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.3% of people commuting by bus.

About 34.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are far less common than in the state or nation.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 46.3%, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is also lower than most areas.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, though no homes are within walking distance of a school. Overall, the area is considered somewhat walkable.