Whale Beach

This is an older community where the typical resident is 60, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up nearly 40% of the population, while children under 15 account for just 12.1%, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.1% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots in the community.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the population. Only 2.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 41.6% of people report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith, held by 45.4% of residents.

The area is highly qualified, with 48% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and common qualifications are in management, commerce, and society and culture.

Wealth is very high here, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $3,285, far above the national figure of $1,746. Almost half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities are a little below the state average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is common, with 22.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Fewer people are caring for children compared to most areas, which is consistent with the small number of children living here.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with 2.2 people per home. This is partly because 30.9% of people live alone, and one-parent families are much rarer here than in the rest of the state.

The housing stock consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 93.5% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 58.5% of residents own their homes outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. This is reflected in the high rate of people working from home, which is 52.1%.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.7% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 43.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national average. Those who are employed are predominantly professionals and managers, and there is no recorded unemployment.

The area is very car-dependent due to its steep terrain and lack of local shops or health services. While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, there are no grocery stores or schools within a 15-minute walk.