Based on 2021 census data, the population of St Ives in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is ethnically diverse, with significant Anglo-Celtic and Asian backgrounds. The top ancestries in St Ives Chase in 2021 were English (30.3%), Chinese (23.9%), Australian (22.0%), Scottish (7.9%), and Irish (7.0%) id Profile,.
The 2021 census recorded the population of Cornwall as 570,305. 96.8 per cent of the population of Cornwall described themselves as ethnically white, and 52.1 per cent described their nationality as British, with 15.8 per cent describing themselves as English only.
At the 2021 census, St Ives recorded a population of 18,384. Of these: The median age was 43 years. Children aged 0 – 14 years made up 20.8% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 19.7% of the population.
Yes, St Ives is notoriously expensive, particularly for housing, due to high demand from tourism and second homes, with property prices significantly above the national average, though recent data shows some minor price drops from peaks. The cost of living and rent are also high, making it difficult for local families and workers to afford to live there, leading to issues with housing affordability and a hollowing out of the local community for year-round residents, as per BBC, Cornwall Live, and Reddit users on r/Cornwall.
Some of the best places to live in Cornwall include coastal towns like Newquay and Falmouth, historic market towns such as Liskeard and Helston, and foodie favourites like Padstow.
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Are there gypsies in Cornwall?
The Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community is our second largest minority ethnic group in Cornwall (Cornwall Council's 2024-2034 Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Strategy).
St Ives has the reputation for being a great place for families, with loads of space to play outdoors, enjoy the seaside lifestyle and enjoy the safety of the town with a village community feel. There's also a small selection of good schools.
Although St Mawes is the most expensive village on the Roseland Peninsula, it's by no means the only one attracting buyers; the entire peninsula - dubbed the 'Jewel in Cornwall's Crown by locals - is the place to be.
Emmet (alt. spellings emmit, emit) is a word in the Cornish dialect of English that is used to refer to tourists or holidaymakers coming to Cornwall. There is debate over whether the term is pejorative or not.
While Cornwall is generally considered safe, areas with higher crime or antisocial behavior (ASB) often cited include Bodmin, Liskeard, Newquay, Penzance (Quay area), St Austell (Central), Redruth, and Camborne, often due to poverty, deprivation, or issues linked to substance abuse and street drinking, though these areas aren't inherently "dangerous" and many residents find them safe, especially compared to other UK regions. Specific hotspots for ASB can include town centers like Truro's, and deprivation is higher in areas like Penzance Quay and St Austell Central.
St. Ives was the second most expensive place with one person spending £25.30 a day. In St Ives, you're likely to splash out about £10 on parking for the whole day, fork out £12.50 for a hearty serving of fish and chips, and cough up slightly over £2.50 for an ice cream treat.
Gordon Ramsay lives primarily in Rock, Cornwall, at a waterfront mansion he built on the site of a former property, overlooking the Camel Estuary, featuring an infinity pool, two kitchens, and luxury amenities; he previously owned other homes in Trebetherick and Fowey but sold those.
It's not unlikely to rain during your stay in St Ives. This is the South West after all, and a bit of wet weather is the price we happily pay for a temperate climate and a lush landscape.
Where is the nicest but cheapest place to live in the UK?
The nicest but cheapest places to live in the UK often combine affordability with access to nature or culture, with top contenders including Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Hull, Burnley, and County Durham for low housing/rental costs, offering seaside access (Sunderland), rich history (Hull), or proximity to natural beauty like the North York Moors (Middlesbrough). Carlisle also stands out for its proximity to the Lake District and affordability.
