Shoreham

The typical resident here is 61, making it one of the oldest areas of its type, with children under 15 making up only 11.6% of the population. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry make up the largest groups.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community, and very few people use another language at home compared to the state and national figures.

A majority of residents—56.4%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is very well qualified, with 45.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%.

This is a high-earning area where 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 28.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average, with arthritis being the most common report.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 30.3% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care and housework than usual.

The First Nations population is very small, and those residents are typically older and earn a higher personal income than the state average.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.1 people, which is much lower than most areas. Over half of all households are couples without children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 58.5% are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport, though 40.7% of those who work do so from home.

About 37.8% of people have moved in the last five years, but there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and those who are employed are often in managerial or professional roles.

Shoreham is very car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.