Cape Bridgewater

The area is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.9%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.1%), and those born overseas make up 12.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 47.0%.

English is the primary language here, with 94.7% of people using it at home. This means only 2.0% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the community (52.3%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.8%.

A high number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher (26.3%), which is about the same as the national figure. Common fields of study include engineering, management, and education.

Incomes are notably high here, with a typical family earning $2,343 a week, which is a little above the state figure. About 19.0% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities (2.0%) and those with mental health conditions (4.0%) are well below national figures.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.3% of residents participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. People are also more likely to do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than those in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. Among those who identify as such, the typical age of 51 and personal income of $2,500 are far above national figures.

Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.2 people per household. Most are couples without children (57.7%), which helps explain why one-parent families are much lower than in most areas.

The community is dominated by separate houses (96.7%), and 59.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent of $283 is well below the national figure.

Cars are essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area. Most people drive to work, while 19.3% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people here are working or looking for work (65.7%) than in most areas, though full-time employment is well below the national figure. Common roles include managers and professionals.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.