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Sussex Inlet
11 km²
A far older population than the national average marks Sussex Inlet, where the typical resident is 62. This coastal community is largely made up of retirees, with people aged 65 and over making up 44.6% of the population. It is a place of modest means and quiet living, where many people own their homes outright and live in detached houses. The population has grown by 15% since 2011, though it remains a community with very few children.
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The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 62 and nearly 45% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 56%, while those with no religion account for 34.1%. This latter group rose by 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 26.7% of the community, which is far below the New South Wales figure.
Household incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly family income of $1,170. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 45.8% of people. This is far above the state average, and 12.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
A higher than average 5.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Meanwhile, 25.2% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
Living alone is very common, with 38.2% of people in single-person households. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per household.
Home ownership is very strong, as 56.6% of homes are owned outright. Detached houses make up 83.2% of all dwellings, far above the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 65.1% of workers driving to work. Almost no one uses public transport for their daily commute.
The population is relatively stable, with 34.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 2.9%.
Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many of those employed work in health care, social assistance, or construction.
The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly every home is within 10 minutes of public transport. However, few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.