Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Summerland Point - Gwandalan

9 km²

Summerland Point - Gwandalan is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and a slightly older population.

It also has somewhat fewer renters than the norm and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,492▲ +20.2%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +4.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.1%People aged 65 and over22.9%Children under 1517.2%People in a de facto relationship13.4%▲ +27.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.8%

Seniors (65+)22.9%

Young adults (25–44)21.3%

Children (0–14)17.2%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (11%).

Married48%
Never married31%
Divorced11%
Widowed6%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.1%

England3.3%

New Zealand1.2%

Philippines0.3%

South Africa0.2%

Italy0.2%

China0.2%

India0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (36%) and Irish (11%).

English43.4%

Australian42.6%

Irish12.5%

Scottish10.8%

German3.6%

Italian2.5%

Dutch1.0%

Greek0.7%

Chinese0.6%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home3.8%

Language used at home

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Greek (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only91.6%

Greek0.4%

Italian0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Mandarin0.0%

Religion

People with no religion39.5%

Religious affiliation

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity56%
No religion42%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.0%

Highest year of school

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Year 10 at 41%, followed by Year 12 (37%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1038.6%

Year 1235.4%

Year 9 or below13.6%

Year 116.9%

Highest qualification level

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 60%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (17%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV49.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.9%

Bachelor degree12.3%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Field of qualification

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related19.4%

Management & commerce16.4%

Society & culture11.9%

Architecture & building10.2%

Health9.3%

Education7.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.2%

Creative arts2.3%

Agriculture & environment2.0%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$669▲ +47.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,413▲ +50.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,701▲ +53.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.0%

Household income distribution

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49931.5%

$1,500–$2,99930.0%

Under $65018.4%

$3,000–$3,9998.1%

$4,000 or more5.9%

Personal income distribution

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65045.8%

$650–$1,49933.5%

$1,500–$2,99912.6%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.9%People with a mental health condition11.1%People needing help with daily activities7.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None56.0%

One condition22.6%

Two conditions8.7%

Three or more4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis13.3%

Mental health11.1%

Asthma10.0%

Other condition8.9%

Diabetes6.4%

Heart disease5.3%

Cancer3.7%

Lung condition3.1%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers9.3%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families16.2%People living alone23.1%▼ -3.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (23%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people38.8%

1 person23.1%

3 people14.9%

4 people13.6%

5 people6.7%

6 or more2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$395▲ +51.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,753▲ +6.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.7%Homes owned outright39.7%Separate (detached) houses96.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.4%▲ +5.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage39%
Rented20%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Flat or apartment (2%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house97%
Flat or apartment2%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms40.4%

4 bedrooms36.8%

2 bedrooms13.1%

5 or more7.2%

1 bedroom1.7%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is $350–$549 at 68%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and $550–$749 (4%).

$350–$54965.6%

$200–$34924.6%

$550–$7493.9%

Under $2002.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,800–$2,99937.2%

$1,000–$1,79933.3%

Under $1,00014.7%

$3,000 or more8.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.4%▼ -26.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles42.2%

1 vehicle32.4%

3 vehicles14.2%

4 or more8.6%

No vehicle2.4%

How people get to work

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)58.9%

Worked at home19.3%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.8%Recent arrivals from overseas3.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.0%Labour-force participation53.3%Employed full-time53.1%

Industries people work in

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (16%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance16.7%

Construction15.6%

Retail trade11.4%

Manufacturing7.8%

Public administration & safety6.2%

Education & training6.1%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Transport & warehousing4.6%

Other services4.4%

Professional & technical4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Summerland Point - Gwandalan, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Technicians & trades18.4%

Community & personal service14.7%

Clerical & administrative13.5%

Professionals12.2%

Labourers11.2%

Managers10.0%

Sales workers9.7%

Machinery operators & drivers8.6%

Areas within Summerland Point - Gwandalan

Nearby areas

Lake Munmorah - Mannering Park Bonnells Bay - Silverwater Swansea - Caves Beach Budgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani Blue Haven - San Remo Wangi Wangi - Rathmines Belmont South - Blacksmiths Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven

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