Shearwater

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 58 and 39.4% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below both the state and national figures.

About 81.4% of residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for 93.5% of the community. Only 2.6% use another language at home, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.3%, while 45.0% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 32.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,104 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 40.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 9.9% of residents who need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas at 5.6%. Volunteers make up 18.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

There are 100 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.1 people per home. This is partly because 31.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and 76.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential, as 70.3% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Very few people work from home at 6.9%, far below the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 47.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the state average.

Only 44.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The most common industries for those employed are health care, retail, and education.

The area is very walkable, with 87.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of various amenities. Most residents are within a short walk of public transport and parks.