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Point Vernon
5 km²
A coastal setting defines Point Vernon, where almost every home is within a short walk of a park or grocery store. It is a mature community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure. This age profile is reflected in the high number of seniors and the fact that nearly half of all homes are owned outright. While it has a relaxed feel, the area is mostly car-dependent and has a population that is significantly older than most other similar places.
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Point Vernon is a senior-heavy community, with 32.6% of people aged 65 and over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. This results in a typical resident age of 52, which is much higher than most areas.
The area has a strong British influence, with 46.6% of people claiming English ancestry. While 16.8% were born overseas, this is far below the Australian average of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.6% of residents. Only 3.6% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious views are split almost evenly, with 48.1% identifying as Christian and 40.5% reporting no religion, a figure about the same as the state average.
Educational attainment is lower than the national average, with only 14% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,077, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here; 42.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. Similarly, 10.8% need help with daily activities, among the highest for its level.
Caregiving is a notable feature, with 15.5% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. There is also a strong veteran presence, with 5.6% having served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is among the largest for this level of area. However, unemployment is much higher than most areas at 20.9%, and the typical personal income of $482 is lower than the national figure.
Households are generally small, with 2.3 people per home. While 40% are couples without children, the area has a high proportion of one-parent families at 20%, well above the national average.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.4% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 47.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area. Only 7.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.8% of the population, well below the national average.
Employment is low, with only 41.3% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is much higher than most areas.
While 99.8% of homes are near a park and 91.9% are near groceries, the area is overall car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, well below the state average.