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Balnarring - Balnarring Beach
6 km²
Older residents are a prominent feature of Balnarring - Balnarring Beach, where the typical person is 48 years old. This community is far older than the national average, with a significant rise in the number of seniors since 2011. It is a well-off area of detached homes where many people work from home or are retired. While the population has shrunk by 28% over the last decade, the neighborhood remains a leafy retreat with high rates of home ownership.
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The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 48 and seniors making up 26.9% of the population. While children under 15 still account for 19.7% of the community, this is a 6.0 point drop since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.0% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.5%, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen slightly since 2011.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.8% of residents. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents—55.3%—report having no religion. This is far above the national average and represents a 29 point increase since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and reflects a 23 point increase since 2011.
Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,218. About 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.
Health needs are lower than in many other areas, with only 4.1% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than across Australia.
Local residents are very active in their community; 24.1% are volunteers, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.6% of people providing unpaid care and 31.4% caring for children.
Families with children make up 55.0% of households. The area has fewer one-parent families than most other areas, though the number of people living alone has risen 10 points since 2011.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.1% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 51.2% of homes owned outright, while only 10.4% of the community rents.
Cars are essential here, as only 1.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is very popular, with 26.6% of the workforce operating from their own residence.
The area has seen a decline in movement, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling 12 points since 2011. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare at 0.9%.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%. While full-time employment is lower than the national average, professionals and managers make up a large portion of the local workforce.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but other amenities are harder to reach. Many residents live far from public transport, schools, and health services.