Fisherman Bay

The community is far older than most areas, with 50.7% of people aged 65 and over. Only 7.1% of the population are children under 15, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.7%, followed by Australian at 39.3%.

English is the only language used at home here, with 92.1% of people speaking it exclusively. This is far below the national average for language diversity.

About half of the population identify as Christian, while 42.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

The area has much lower levels of formal qualifications than most places, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 22.5% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $495 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 55% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas, with 23.9% doing so. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing significant housework.

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

Living arrangements are small, with 56.7% of people living alone and only 1.5 people per home. This is far below the national typical of 2.5 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 61.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $133.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, and 55.1% of homes have one vehicle.

About 30.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is less common here, with only 29% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 20%, which is far above the national average.

While 86.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.