Sandstone Point

The typical resident is 62, making this area far older than the rest of the state. Seniors make up 46.9% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 11.4%.

About 21.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English ancestry is the most common at 49.6%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community, with only 3.9% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population (56.0%) identifies as Christian, while 37.5% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $963. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 47.1% of residents. This is far above the national average, and 9.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas.

Unpaid care for others is common, with 14.9% providing support, which is higher than most areas. There is also a strong history of service, with 7.4% having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small but distinct, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the national figure. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

The community consists largely of couples without children (52.5%). Households are smaller than usual, with 27.4% of people living alone, which is higher than most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rented homes are far less common than usual, making up only 17.0% of dwellings.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.7% driving to work. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average at 3.2%.

Only 35.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. This low rate is consistent with the area's high proportion of retirees.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks and groceries, but health services are almost entirely unreachable on foot. The overall walkability is slightly below the state average.