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Broulee - Mossy Point
6 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Broulee - Mossy Point, where the typical resident is 51. The community has grown rapidly, adding about 1,344 people since 2011. It is a well-qualified area with a high proportion of university degrees and a significant number of retirees. This shift towards an older demographic is reflected in the housing and health data, creating a residential character that is much more mature than typical New South Wales towns.
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Seniors make up 29.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average. The area is also seeing a rise in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, which grew to 3.8% by 2021.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is predominantly of English and Australian ancestry. Only 12.0% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 92.4% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (2.9%), and only 0.2% speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.
Nearly half of the population (49.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 23 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 14 points to 57.0%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,434, which is higher than in most similar areas but below the state average. Incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical personal income increasing by $290.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, and 7.2% of people now need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 22.7% of people participating. There is also a higher rate of unpaid carers (14.5%) and a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than the state average.
Families with children make up 48.1% of households, though 28.9% of people live alone. The typical home has 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure.
Home ownership is strong, with 44.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses (81.0%) and are typically large, with 75.9% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 13.9% of workers now work from home.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.2% of residents moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.
Unemployment is very low at 3.0%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. While most homes are near public transport, almost no one can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.