Gerringong

The area is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, this is down 6.7 points from 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the national figure, with only 11.9% born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.6%, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 42.0%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 24 points since 2011.

Gerringong is highly qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and follows a rise of 19 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,896. This prosperity is reflected in the 25.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, affecting 31.7% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 21.1% of residents helping out, a figure well above the state average. About 28.0% of people also provide unpaid childcare.

Family homes are common, and the area has far fewer one-parent families than most other areas. However, the number of people living alone rose 9.3 points since 2011 to reach 22.8%.

Housing is predominantly detached houses, with 45.1% owned outright—far above the national average. Rents are also quite high, with a typical weekly cost of $500.

Most people rely on cars, though 24.4% of the workforce now works from home, a sharp increase from 5.5% in 2011. Only 0.3% of residents commute using public transport.

The area has seen a steady increase in movement, with 36.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.5% of the population.

The workforce is largely professional, with health care, education, and construction being the main industries. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

The town is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.7% near groceries. Most residents are also within a short walk of public transport and health services.