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Long Beach - Maloneys Beach
11 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Long Beach - Maloneys Beach (L). The community has grown rapidly, adding about 1,644 people since 2011 to reach a total of 2,231. It is a place where many residents have retired or settled for the long term, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the high number of people who own their homes outright and the low number of young children.
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The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.3%, the number of children under 15 has fallen to 16.9% since 2011.
English ancestry is the most common at 45.9%. The proportion of people born overseas has risen to 16.2%, though this remains far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is spoken by 90.6% of residents. While the use of other languages at home has risen slightly to 4.8%, this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.
A large number of residents report no religion at 43.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This has seen a significant increase of 31 points since 2011.
More adults have finished Year 12 and earned degrees than in 2011, with 44.7% completing secondary school and 17.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,310, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, personal and household incomes have all risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.6%.
Unpaid housework is a common activity, with 27.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is well above the national figure of 20.7%.
Families with children make up 44.7% of households, and the number of people living alone has fallen to 22.4% since 2011.
Homes are typically large and stable, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms and 49.6% owned outright. This ownership rate is far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 66.2% of workers drive to work. Only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national average.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.0% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 48.3%. Health care, retail, and construction are the main industries for those employed.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.