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Ulladulla
22 km²
Daily life in Ulladulla is shaped by an ageing population and a high rate of home ownership. The typical resident is now 52, and since 2011, the number of people aged 65 and over has risen sharply to 31.9%. This shift toward a senior community is reflected in the housing, where over half of all homes are owned outright. It is a growing area that has added over 4,000 people in the last decade, though it remains a place where many residents live on lower incomes.
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The community has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 14 years older than they were in 2011. Seniors make up 31.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%, while the proportion of children has fallen.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 44.9% and 39.6% respectively. The number of people born overseas has risen to 13.2% since 2011, though this is still far below the New South Wales average.
English is the main language for 89.9% of residents. While those using another language at home rose slightly to 4.5%, the proportion of people who speak little or no English remains very low at 0.4%.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, which rose by 32 points since 2011 to reach 41.6%. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
More people have attained higher qualifications over the last decade, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 16.1%. This is higher than most similar areas, although still far below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,133, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Nearly half of all individuals earn under $650 a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than across the state, with 16.3% of people helping out. Additionally, 25.3% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, a rate well above the national average.
Homes tend to be smaller, with an average of 2.2 people per dwelling. About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Home ownership is very high, with 50.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most dwellings are separate houses, and 81.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 63.4% of workers driving to work and only 0.1% using public transport. About 12.3% of people work from home, which is a rise since 2011.
The community is quite mobile, with 39.7% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas fell sharply from 21.2% in 2011 to 6.5% in 2021.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.7%. Common local industries include retail trade, construction, and health care.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but far fewer have easy access to groceries or health services. This contributes to a walkability score that is well below the state average.