Urban Centre · Area profile
Point Lookout
2 km²
A high proportion of older residents sets Point Lookout apart from most similar areas. This community has aged significantly since 2011, with a typical resident now aged 55 and nearly a third of the population being seniors. It is a well-qualified area where many people work from home or are retired, which helps explain the high rate of home ownership. The population has shrunk by about 34% over the last decade, leaving a smaller, more mature community in this coastal setting.
Explore Point Lookout by topic
The area is far older than the national figure, with 31.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, a figure that has fallen 11 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 16.2% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas, though far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 83.7% of residents. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
More than half of the population (50.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9% and one that has risen 28 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified community where 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average of 21.9%. Since 2011, the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 25 points.
Typical personal weekly income is $753, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 10.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a result much higher than in most similar areas.
Residents report fewer mental health conditions (6.7%) and a lower need for help with daily activities (4.1%) compared to both the state and national figures.
Volunteerism is very common here, with 21.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate much higher than most similar areas.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per household. There has been a significant increase in people living alone, which rose 22 points since 2011 to reach 31.0%.
Home ownership is very strong, with 47.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $350, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,833.
The area is heavily car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Conversely, 22.9% of people work from home, which is among the highest rates for its level.
Movement into the area is relatively high, with 11.1% of residents being recent arrivals from overseas. This is higher than in most similar areas.
Full-time employment is far below the national average at 39.9%, and the number of adults working or looking for work has fallen 11 points since 2011. Many people work in accommodation and food services.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but none are within walking distance of public transport, schools, or health services. This makes the area mostly car-dependent.