Colyton - Oxley Park

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 23.0% of the population. First Nations people make up 5.3% of the community, which is a little above the state average.

People born overseas make up 30.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2016. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Filipino, Irish, and Scottish.

Cultural diversity is high, with 30.5% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. English remains the most common, followed by Arabic, Hindi, and Tagalog.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 24.0% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the Australian average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, Year 12 completion rose to 46.9% since 2016.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,770. Only 13.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.1% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.2% of residents.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 6.4%, falling since 2016. About 26.7% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is slightly above the state average.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. About 30.4% of First Nations residents have completed Year 12.

Households here are larger than in most areas, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are especially common at 23.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Most homes are separate houses, and 86.5% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. However, outright home ownership is much lower than most areas at 23.4%.

While 21.1% of people now work from home, only 1.3% commute by public transport. Most residents rely on cars, though almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

About 37.0% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national figure. Those who are working are commonly employed in health care, retail, and transport.

The area is ranked as having low overall advantage, scoring a 2 out of 10. This reflects challenges in access to resources and job skills compared to similar areas.

Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 937mm. The average maximum temperature is 25.3 degrees, which is slightly higher than the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also walk to groceries and schools within 15 minutes.