Penneshaw

Penneshaw is far older than the state and national averages, with 33.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the population, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

People born overseas make up 19.3% of the community, a figure that has more than doubled since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the overseas-born population remains well below the national figure.

Most residents speak only English, though there has been a small increase in people using another language at home to 4.5%. Notably, no one in the community reports speaking little or no English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 57.2%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 32 points since 2011.

Residents are more qualified than those in similar areas, with 20.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 also rose significantly to 49.4% since 2011.

Typical household incomes are much lower than in most areas, sitting at $961 a week. While personal incomes are about the same as the state figure, only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.5% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.1%, consistent with the area's older population.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 35.3% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most similar areas.

Small households are the norm, with 41.5% of people living alone and a typical home containing just 1.9 people. This is much lower than the national average of 2.5 people per home.

Separate houses make up nearly 95% of all dwellings. While 45.8% of homes are owned outright, the number of renters rose 17 points since 2011 to 29.7%, and typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $215.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 6.3% of workers do their jobs from home.

The area has seen a rise in movement, with 38.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also rose to 7.7% since 2016.

Full-time employment is among the lowest for its level at 36.5%, as many residents have likely retired. Those who do work are most often employed in accommodation, food, transport, or warehousing.

Penneshaw is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3, far below the state average. While many homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.