Green Point

The area has aged quickly, with the typical resident now 54 and the proportion of seniors rising to 27%. This shift is mirrored by a sharp drop in children under 15, who now make up only 14.4% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while 15.9% of residents were born overseas. This proportion of overseas-born people has remained steady since 2011, though it is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of residents, and those using another language at home fell to 3.1% by 2021. Consequently, no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

A large shift in faith has occurred here, with the share of people reporting no religion rising by 39 points since 2011 to reach 46%. This is far above the state and national figures; Christianity remains common at 46.4%.

About 17% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,174, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes have risen slightly since 2011, though nearly half of all individuals earn under $650 a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.6% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average, with arthritis being the most reported issue.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 28.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. Conversely, the share of people caring for children unpaid fell by 18 points since 2011, consistent with the shrinking number of children in the area.

Most homes contain two people, and couples without children make up the largest group at 46.2%. Households are generally smaller than average, with only 2.2 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98.6% of homes being detached and 86.4% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 49.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Reliance on cars is almost total, with 98.6% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Working from home is uncommon, at just 8.1%.

Over a third of residents have moved in the last five years, and this movement has increased since 2011. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment fell by 18 points since 2011 and is now well below the national average. The most common industries for those working are health care and social assistance, and retail trade.

While almost every home is within 10 minutes of public transport, the area is otherwise very car-dependent. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.