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Summerland Point - Gwandalan
7 km²
A vast majority of homes in Summerland Point - Gwandalan are separate houses, with 96.7% of residents living in detached dwellings. This community has grown rapidly, adding over 4,500 people since 2011. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national average. It is a place where family life is prominent, with half of all households consisting of couples with children.
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The population has expanded by 241% since 2011, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community has grown to 6.1%, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical age is 45, the number of seniors has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.6% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home for 91.6% of residents. Only 3.8% use another language, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
About 39.5% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This has seen a sharp rise of 21 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 35.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household income is $1,413 a week, which is a little below the national figure. However, this has risen by $592 since 2011, and the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has grown to 14%.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 11.1%.
Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 13.8% of people providing unpaid care. However, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 9.3%, which is well below the national figure.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.5 people per home and 50.2% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families have also increased to 16.2% since 2011.
Homes are typically large, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms. While 39.7% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,753, and typical weekly rent is $395.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, and 19.3% of people work from home.
The community is quite mobile, with 37.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 3.1% since 2011.
About 53.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.
Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, but the area lacks local shops and health services. This results in a walkability score of 4.0, which is well below the state average.