Woonona

The population is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over. However, there is also a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15, at 18.6%.

Woonona is predominantly Australian-born, with 82% of people born here. Those born overseas make up 14.7% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the community. Only 6.1% of people use another language at home, and very few—just 0.7%—speak little or no English.

A little above the national figure, 41.8% of residents report having no religion. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51%.

The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 26.1% of adults. This is much higher than most similar areas, and the local school advantage score is also very high.

Household incomes are strong, with a typical family earning $2,389 a week, which is a little above the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more weekly are much more common here than in most other areas.

Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 32.6% living with a long-term health condition. About 7.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Caring for children is common here, with 28.8% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. About 15% of the community also spends time volunteering.

First Nations people in Woonona are noticeably older than those in the state or nation. They also have a Year 12 completion rate of 43.1%, which is well above the national average.

Family life varies, with 61.3% of homes consisting of couples with children. A higher-than-usual number of people live alone, accounting for 27.4% of households.

Homes are generally larger and more likely to be owned outright compared to other areas. However, typical weekly rents of $395 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,200 are both much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home is very popular, with 31.7% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While 92.4% of homes are near public transport, only 1.1% of people use it to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.8% of the population.

The workforce is largely professional, with many people employed in health, education, and public administration. About 57.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas.

Woonona is very walkable, with 86.6% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Most residents are within a short walk of groceries and parks, though fewer have easy access to health services.