Griffith

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. There is a strong First Nations presence, with 5.8% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most areas.

International roots are common here, as 26.5% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen 6.6 points since 2011. Italian and Australian ancestries are the most prominent, followed by Irish and Indian heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 27.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in the use of Italian and Punjabi, though 5.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious life is strong, and far fewer people report having no religion (18.2%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Most residents identify as Christian, with Hinduism also representing a notable part of the community.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen 12 points since 2011 to reach 43.7%.

Household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,974. While the number of high-earners is lower than the state average, typical incomes have risen steadily since 2011.

Health outcomes are slightly better than most areas, with 26.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions.

Volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now lower than most areas at 12.7%. Similarly, a lower proportion of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is large, but faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 11.7% and a Year 12 completion rate of 21.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with a higher-than-average share of one-parent families, who make up 15.0% of households.

Detached houses are very common, making up 80.4% of homes, and 77.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas, but typical weekly rents of $300 are well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 73.3% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Despite this, there are many public transport stops relative to the population.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.8% of people moving in the last five years. Notably, recent arrivals from overseas make up 30.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

The job market is strong, with a very high full-time employment rate of 65.3% and an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is much lower than most areas. Manufacturing and healthcare are the main industries.

While the area is a major business hub with over 2,300 businesses, it ranks lower than many similar areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The environment is characterised by low rainfall, averaging 479mm annually, and a typical minimum temperature that is much lower than most areas.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, but far fewer are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services compared to the state average.