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Caves Beach

2 km²

Caves Beach has a larger-than-average population and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population4,016▲ +2.0%since 2011Median age49 yrs▲ +11.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over27.3%Children under 1516.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4172172

Age structure

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)27.8%
Seniors (65+)27.3%
Young adults (25–44)17.5%
Children (0–14)16.1%
Youth (15–24)11.5%

Marital status

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.6%
England3.5%
New Zealand1.2%
Philippines0.4%
South Africa0.3%
China0.3%
India0.2%
Italy0.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.0%

Language used at home

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

English only93.3%
Mandarin0.4%
Tagalog0.1%
Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.7%

Religious affiliation

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (1%).

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

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.9%

Highest year of school

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1245.9%
Year 1033.2%
Year 9 or below10.5%
Year 116.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$711▲ +39.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,628▲ +37.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,954▲ +36.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.7%

Household income distribution

In Caves Beach, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 29%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (17%).

$650–$1,49927.5%
$1,500–$2,99926.1%
Under $65016.2%
$4,000 or more12.0%
$3,000–$3,99911.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.6%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities6.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis14.1%
Mental health9.8%
Asthma9.7%
Other condition9.4%
Heart disease5.8%
Diabetes5.6%
Cancer4.2%
Lung condition2.8%
Stroke1.2%
Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid26.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -3.7%since 2011One-parent families14.3%

Family composition

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children32%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +31.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,090▲ +8.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting17.9%Homes owned outright49.1%Separate (detached) houses85.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned outright50%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Separate house at 86%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

  • Separate house86%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached10%
  • Flat or apartment4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (30%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)52.3%
Worked at home24.7%
Car (passenger)2.3%
Walked1.9%
Bus0.5%
Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.6%Labour-force participation53.8%Employed full-time52.1%

Industries people work in

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.2%
Education & training12.3%
Construction10.5%
Retail trade9.3%
Public administration & safety7.6%
Accommodation & food6.9%
Professional & technical6.3%
Manufacturing4.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Mining3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Caves Beach, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals23.2%
Community & personal service14.3%
Technicians & trades14.1%
Managers12.8%
Clerical & administrative12.0%
Sales workers8.9%
Labourers8.5%
Machinery operators & drivers4.4%

Nearby areas

Swansea HeadsSwansea (NSW)Pinny BeachMurrays BeachLittle PelicanBlacksmithsPelican (NSW)Cams Wharf