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Scotts Head
1 km²
A significant shift towards an older population has defined Scotts Head since 2011, with the typical resident now 54. This coastal community is far older than the national average, and nearly 30% of residents are seniors. While the population has shrunk slightly to 994 people, the area remains a place of high home ownership and stability. It is a quiet, residential setting where most people own their homes outright and live in detached houses.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 29.0% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the community, which is a little above the state average and has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.5%), and those born overseas make up 10.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the main language for 90.1% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
Nearly half of the population (49.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen sharply since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.1%.
The community has seen a rise in qualifications since 2011, with 22.7% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 remains far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,208, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than usual, with half of all residents earning under $650 a week.
About 29.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most commonly reported condition at 9.5%.
Residents are very active in their community, with 20.8% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many people also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling. There has been a notable increase in people living alone, who now make up 27.8% of households.
Home ownership is very high, with 56.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and 79.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, 12.8% of the workforce now works from home.
The area has seen a rise in movement, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working life is less common here than elsewhere, with only 43.9% of adults working or looking for work. Those who are employed often work in education, health, or construction.
The area is quite walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. This high level of amenity access is far above the state average.