North Shore

The community has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 48 and seniors making up 23.8% of the population. This shift is highlighted by the fact that children under 15 now represent only 15.1% of the area, a drop of 15 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.8%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national figures. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common heritage groups after Australian.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community, which is far above the national average. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

About 38.4% of the population reports having no religion, a figure that has risen 28 points since 2011. This is roughly the same as the national figure, though well above the state average.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 50.7% of adults completing Year 12 and 20.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen since 2011, with a strong focus on education and engineering qualifications.

Typical weekly household income is $1,478, which is higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 20 points since 2011 to reach 23.6%.

While 29.9% of residents have a long-term health condition—slightly above the national figure—the area is healthier than most in terms of daily needs. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities, a decrease since 2011.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 29.3% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 17.4% of the community, though this is 10 points lower than in 2011.

Families are the norm, with 53.9% of households being couples with children. People living alone make up 21.4% of the area, which is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.4% of all homes. Home ownership is high, with 45.7% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure—and 86.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. About 11.5% of the workforce works from home, an increase since 2011.

The population is relatively mobile, with 39.3% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is very low at 2.8%, much lower than most similar areas. The workforce is largely employed in health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. While 86.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.