Macs Cove

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 56 and 38.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Interestingly, children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, a little above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 85.1% of the community, and only 3.3% use another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 45.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.0% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas; only 7.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher and 30.7% completed Year 12, both far below national figures.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $933, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.3% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most areas.

The community is active in volunteering, with 20.8% of people volunteering, well above the national average. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 9.8%.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $349 is well below the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region; 48.3% of people live alone, and the typical home has only 1.7 people, both far below the national average.

Housing is mostly stable, with 50.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Almost all residences (91.7%) are separate houses, though typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $206.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 26.7% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. While there are public transport stops available, no one uses them to commute.

The area has seen some movement, with 36.4% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 43.4%. However, there is no unemployment in the community.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.