Fadden

The typical resident is 39 years old, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other areas, at 13.4%.

International connections are strong, with 31.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language for 80% of the community. While 14% of people use another language at home, this is well below the Australian figure of 22.3%.

A significant shift has occurred here, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 21 points since 2011 to reach 43.0%. This is well above the national figure.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with a university degree than most areas, at 19.0%. However, more people have finished Year 12 now than in 2011, rising to 56.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,680, which is about the same as the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 points since 2011.

About 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 28.4% of the population, with arthritis and mental health being the most common.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.2%, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for others is also less common here than in other similar communities.

Homes are larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.1% of households.

Rentals are more common than average at 35.0%, and typical weekly rent is $440, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Car use is dominant, with 64.6% of people driving to work and only 1.5% using public transport. Most homes own at least one vehicle, and very few are without one.

Fadden is a very mobile community, with 52.4% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, as well as construction and retail.

Most people live within a short walk of a park or public transport, but far fewer have easy access to health services compared to the state average. The overall walkability is considered somewhat walkable.