Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Banora Point

9 km²

Banora Point has an older age profile than most and a larger-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Banora Point, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population16,320—since 2011 Median age48 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over30.0%Children under 1515.8%People in a de facto relationship10.6%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Banora Point, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)30.0%

Older adults (45–64)24.7%

Young adults (25–44)19.4%

Children (0–14)15.8%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In Banora Point, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).

Married47%
Never married30%
Divorced11%
Widowed9%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Banora Point, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia80.1%

England4.6%

New Zealand2.6%

Philippines0.8%

India0.5%

South Africa0.5%

China0.3%

Italy0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Banora Point, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (11%).

English45.1%

Australian38.1%

Irish13.0%

Scottish11.9%

German4.2%

Italian2.8%

Dutch1.4%

Filipino1.1%

Chinese1.0%

Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home4.5%

Language used at home

In Banora Point, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only91.0%

Tagalog0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Italian0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Arabic0.0%

Punjabi0.0%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion38.3%

Religious affiliation

In Banora Point, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (41%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity57%
No religion41%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.1%

Highest year of school

In Banora Point, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1243.7%

Year 1029.8%

Year 9 or below12.2%

Year 117.3%

Highest qualification level

In Banora Point, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV35.8%

Bachelor degree17.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.2%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II2.5%

Field of qualification

In Banora Point, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce17.9%

Engineering & related12.9%

Health11.8%

Society & culture11.3%

Education8.9%

Architecture & building7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Creative arts2.7%

Agriculture & environment1.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$642—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,316—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,636—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.3%

Household income distribution

In Banora Point, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99926.9%

Under $65020.2%

$3,000–$3,9997.9%

$4,000 or more5.4%

Personal income distribution

In Banora Point, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65047.1%

$650–$1,49932.3%

$1,500–$2,99912.0%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.0%People with a mental health condition10.0%People needing help with daily activities9.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

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

None56.5%

One condition22.9%

Two conditions8.1%

Three or more5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Banora Point, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis14.0%

Mental health10.0%

Other condition9.5%

Asthma8.8%

Heart disease6.5%

Diabetes5.3%

Cancer4.5%

Lung condition3.3%

Dementia1.6%

Stroke1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.4%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid24.0%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011 One-parent families17.4%People living alone26.7%—since 2011

Family composition

In Banora Point, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Banora Point, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people38.1%

1 person26.7%

3 people13.9%

4 people13.4%

5 people5.5%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,900—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting19.0%Homes owned outright43.9%Separate (detached) houses63.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.5%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Banora Point, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (19%).

Owned outright45%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented19%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Banora Point, the largest group is Separate house at 63%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (33%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house63%
Townhouse / semi-detached33%
Flat or apartment3%

Bedrooms per home

In Banora Point, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms45.8%

4 bedrooms28.5%

2 bedrooms14.8%

5 or more6.2%

1 bedroom3.0%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Banora Point, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $550–$749 (23%) and $200–$349 (15%).

$350–$54945.9%

$550–$74922.1%

$200–$34914.6%

Under $20010.9%

$750 or more2.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Banora Point, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

$1,800–$2,99939.7%

$1,000–$1,79927.9%

Under $1,00016.1%

$3,000 or more10.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.2%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Banora Point, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (38%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle38.7%

2 vehicles38.3%

3 vehicles11.8%

4 or more5.9%

No vehicle5.2%

How people get to work

In Banora Point, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)66.9%

Worked at home11.0%

Car (passenger)4.8%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.7%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.0%Recent arrivals from overseas5.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation52.4%Employed full-time50.6%

Industries people work in

In Banora Point, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance19.6%

Retail trade13.4%

Construction11.0%

Accommodation & food10.0%

Education & training8.0%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Professional & technical4.5%

Manufacturing4.3%

Other services3.9%

Transport & warehousing3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Banora Point, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Professionals16.2%

Technicians & trades15.4%

Community & personal service14.6%

Clerical & administrative13.3%

Sales workers12.2%

Managers10.6%

Labourers10.4%

Machinery operators & drivers5.1%

Areas within Banora Point

Banora Point Block 1 Banora Point Block 2 Banora Point Block 3 Banora Point Block 4 Banora Point Block 5 Banora Point Block 6 Banora Point Block 7 Banora Point Block 8 Banora Point Block 9 Banora Point Block 10 Banora Point Block 11 Banora Point Block 12 Banora Point Block 13 Banora Point Block 14 Banora Point Block 15 Banora Point Block 16

Nearby areas

Tweed Heads South Kingscliff - Fingal Head Terranora - North Tumbulgum Coolangatta Currumbin - Tugun Tweed Heads Currumbin Waters Elanora

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