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Jervis Bay
67 km²
A very high proportion of First Nations people defines the community of Jervis Bay. This is a small area of 310 people where 60% identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the national average. The population is generally younger than the state average, with many large households and a high number of single-parent families. Most residents live in separate houses, creating a residential landscape that is largely car-dependent.
Household incomes here are high, yet Jervis Bay's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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First Nations people make up 60% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 38, and the area has a lower proportion of seniors than most similar places.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the primary language here, with only 4.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 31.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 29% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than the national average, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical personal weekly income is $585, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, the typical household income of $1,825 is slightly above the national figure of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.4% of people. Conversely, the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure.
Defence Force veterans are very well represented, with 13.4% of people having served, which is far above the national figure of 2.8%. Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas.
There are 186 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $434, which is a little below the national figure of $540, but the unemployment rate is well below the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 36.8% of households, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
Renters make up 65.2% of the community, far above the national figure of 30.6%. While 97.8% of homes are separate houses, no one owns their home outright.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. About 10% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Public administration and safety is the main industry, employing 43% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate of 6.9% is also a little above the national figure.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. While many people live within a short walk of a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.