Sandy Point

The community is far older than most of Australia, with 35.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.2% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. While 15.1% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the 27.7% national figure.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 59.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national average, and 55.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas; the typical household earns $1,343 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 14.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition, a little above the national figure. However, those needing help with daily activities are at 2.9%, which is lower than most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30.1% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, at 31.6%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The very small number of First Nations residents reported a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (33.6%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 62.7% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 5.2% of households.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. All homes have at least one motor vehicle, and 25.2% of workers operate from home.

Movement into the area is high, with 39.8% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working ages are lower here than in other areas, with only 49.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many of those employed work in construction, health, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or groceries, there are no schools or health services nearby.