Waratah Bay

The population is far older than the national figure, with 29.2% being seniors aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 and no residents in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up only 6.3% of the community, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking a different language or reporting little to no English.

More than half the population identifies as Christian, while 41.7% of residents report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community; 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 78.9% finished Year 12, both of which are far above national levels.

Weekly family incomes are much higher than most areas at $2,250. About a third of households earn $3,000 or more a week, and typical personal incomes are slightly above the national figure.

While 22.9% of people have a long-term health condition, this is well below the national average. However, 14.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 25.5% volunteering and 23.4% providing unpaid care, both figures being far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure. Over half the households consist of couples without children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 91.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is exceptionally high, with a typical weekly cost of $2,358.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 125 minutes. However, 26.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement recently, with 39.6% of residents having moved in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the national average at 38.5%. Many residents work as managers or in public administration and safety.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. While 96.1% of homes are near a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.