Cockatoo

The community is heavily skewed towards older residents, with 48.8% aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here, and the population is well below the state and national averages for First Nations people.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.8%, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high, with 80.5% of people identifying as Christian. Only 14.6% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The typical level of schooling is lower than most areas, with only 41.2% completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Around 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Residents earn significantly more than the usual person, with a typical household weekly income of $2,550, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

The community is healthier than most areas, with only 24.4% having a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 28.6% of people volunteering. This high level of engagement is seen alongside a very high rate of unpaid housework and child care compared to the national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Half of the homes are couples with children and half are couples without. There are no one-parent families, and the typical home has 2.3 people, slightly lower than the national figure of 2.5.

Homes are lightly occupied, with a typical 0.70 people per bedroom, which is a little below the national figure of 0.80.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 64.3% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is exceptionally active, with 80% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Every employed person works in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.