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Fishermans Paradise
1 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Fishermans Paradise, where the typical resident is 50. This small community of 491 people has a high proportion of seniors, with nearly 30% aged 65 or over. It is a place of detached houses and lower-than-average incomes, with a notable shift toward people living in de facto relationships. The area feels peaceful and residential, though it is largely car-dependent for daily needs.
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The community is notably older than the state and national figures, with many more seniors and a typical age of 50. While the population shrank slightly since 2011, there has been a significant rise in people living in de facto relationships.
People born overseas make up 16.9% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though far below the New South Wales average. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.
Most residents speak only English, and the 4.9% who use another language at home is higher than in similar areas. Very few people report speaking little or no English.
About 45% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011 and sits well above the national average. Christianity is also common at 44%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both the proportion of university graduates and Year 12 finishers fell since 2011.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,016 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are common here, as 40.3% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This includes high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.
A high number of residents spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, well above the state average. The area also has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar places.
Families are often small, with a typical 2.2 people per home. About 30.1% of people live alone, and there is a higher rate of one-parent families than in most areas.
Every single home in the area is a separate house. Outright ownership is high at 46.1%, far above the national average, while the proportion of renters is far below.
Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with 69.2% driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Very few homes have no motor vehicle.
About 35% of people moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent overseas arrivals have risen slightly to 3.6% since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.7% is a little above the state and national figures.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park.