Ventnor

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 35.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, a number that has fallen since 2011.

While 77.2% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas, and this rose to 16.0% in 2021. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.6% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 26 points since 2011.

The area has seen a big increase in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 25.7% since 2011. Half of all adults have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,206, which is well below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose significantly to 13.8% since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though the number of people needing help with daily activities has fallen since 2011.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than in most areas, with 19.7% doing so. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 30.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the state average.

Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with 2.1 people per home. This is partly because 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 98% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 56.6% of homes owned outright, far above the state and national averages.

Most residents rely on cars, and 42.7% of homes have two vehicles. Working from home has become very popular, rising to 25.2% since 2011, while no one commutes by public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply to 2.3%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.6%) compared to most areas, which is consistent with the older population. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park or public transport, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.