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Diamond Beach
4 km²
A far higher proportion of people here have no religion than in most other areas, with 45.3% of the population in Diamond Beach identifying this way. It is an older community where the typical resident is 50, and over a quarter of people are aged 65 or over. The area has grown by 19% since 2011 and is mostly made up of separate houses. It is a relaxed setting where many residents are retirees or homeowners who own their homes outright.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 25.3% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 7.3%, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.7% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish.
English is the main language for 88.7% of the community. While 5.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.
The number of people with no religion has risen 20 points since 2011 to reach 45.3%. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
The community is well qualified, with 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,331, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, income has risen since 2011, and 7.8% of people now earn $2,000 or more a week.
About 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Despite this, the 4.2% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 19.3% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. A high 33.5% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
Homes tend to be larger than most areas, with an average of 2.4 people per household. About 43.6% of households are couples with children, while 24.0% of people live alone.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.0% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 86.0% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is very car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Only 0.7% of people use public transport to get to work.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.4% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.
About 53.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Common industries for those employed include health care, construction, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. While many people live within a short walk of a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.