Point Arkwright

The community is far older than the national figure, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is well below the state average.

English ancestry is the most common at 49.5%, followed by Australian and Irish. About 17.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 86.4% of the population. Only 1.9% use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of residents (51.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.6%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 27.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Over half of the population has completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $892, which is a little above the national figure. About 12.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

While 10.7% of people report a mental health condition—higher than most areas—those needing help with daily activities are fewer than usual at 3.6%.

Volunteerism is strong here, with 18.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. However, the rate of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $1,500, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area is defined by people living alone, at 37.7%, which is far above the national figure. Households are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.

Renting is common here at 39.3%, well above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $393 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,200, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. About 17.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 48.0%. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. No one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.