Bend Of Islands

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 21.0% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing at a rate far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 45.7%. Those born overseas make up 17.6% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. Only 6.4% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A huge majority of residents report having no religion, at 72.3%. This is far above the national figure and among the highest levels for similar areas.

The community is highly qualified, with 45.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 73.2%.

Incomes are generally high, with 29.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical personal income of $900 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 1.9% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also less common here than in the rest of the country.

Community spirit is high, as 37.4% of people volunteer—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 34.2% of people caring for children.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Only 15.8% of people live alone, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 47.4% own their homes outright, far above the national average. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 9.5% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 22.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed as professionals. A significant 35.9% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Due to the steep terrain and lack of nearby shops or transport, no homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.