St Georges Basin - Sanctuary Point

The area is far older than the national average, with 30.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.8%), and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen sharply to 14.9% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43.3% and 39.4% respectively.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 88.7% of people at home. The use of other languages has dropped significantly since 2011, and only 0.6% of the population speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.0%, which is well above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 17.6% identified this way.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 38.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,190 a week. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Health needs are high here, as 39.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 8.6% of residents who need help with daily activities.

The area has a very high number of former Defence Force members at 7.3%, well above the state figure. While 13.9% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes are generally smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people, and 29% of residents live alone. This is consistent with the high number of older adults and couples without children.

Detached houses are the norm here at 87.4%, and 43.6% of these are owned outright. Most homes are large, with 80% having three or more bedrooms, though typical weekly rents have fallen to $360.

Cars are essential, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport and 96.5% of homes own at least one vehicle. About 11.3% of the workforce now works from home.

Around 40.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas are very few at 4.6%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at only 46.0%. Health care, construction, and public administration are the most common industries for those employed.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.4, as many homes are far from schools and health services. While most residents can walk to a park, only 51.8% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.