Salamander Bay - Soldiers Point

The area is far older than the national figure, with the typical age rising 15 years since 2011 to 58. Children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, which is well below the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common. While 16.1% of people were born overseas—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.1% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Over half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.1% of the community, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas. This qualification rate has risen by 9.9 points since 2011, as has the number of people who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,175, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here; 42.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. About 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 5.8% having served in the Defence Force. The number of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national average.

Living alone is common, with 33.0% of people in single-person households. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.

Home ownership is very strong, with 49.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. While separate houses are still the most common, their proportion fell by 36 points since 2011.

Working from home has become much more common, rising from 3.0% in 2011 to 21.9% in 2021. Only 0.5% of the workforce commutes using public transport.

The area is quite dynamic, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.5% of the population.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 43.4%. Full-time employment fell by 14 points since 2011, though the unemployment rate has also dropped to 4.4%.

While nearly every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, very few are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. The overall walkability score is 4.2, which is well below the state average.