State Electorate · Area profile
Cronulla
43 km²
High household incomes define Cronulla, where 37.5% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. This is an established, wealthy community with a population that has grown 18% since 2011. The area is notably older than most of Australia, with a higher proportion of seniors and a strong presence of university-qualified professionals. Its coastal setting is reflected in a very walkable layout and a high rate of home ownership.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national average. This is reflected in the 18.7% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011.
The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 80.7% born here. Consequently, the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales average.
English is the primary language for 87.1% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 57.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.6% of the population, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011.
The workforce is well-qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, and the area's Year 12 completion rate is well above the national average.
Weekly family incomes are among the highest in the region at $2,962. This wealth is evident in the 21.6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.
Residents generally report good health, with only 3.6% needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than most other areas.
Unpaid care is common here, with 28.0% of people caring for children and 23.1% doing significant unpaid housework, both of which are higher than the state average.
Families with children are common, making up 63.7% of households. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, at just 9.9%.
Home ownership is strong, with 37.8% of homes owned outright. However, housing costs are high, with typical monthly mortgage payments well above the national figure.
Working from home is very common, with 37.2% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. This has coincided with a fall in public transport commuting since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with recent arrivals from overseas being much lower than in most other areas.
Unemployment is among the lowest at this level, at 3.0%. The most common industries for workers are construction and health care.
The area is very walkable, with 98.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.5% within 15 minutes of a park.