Miranda - Yowie Bay

The community is growing and slightly older than the national figure, with 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which is higher than most areas. Total population rose 18% since 2011 to reach 20,705 people.

People born overseas make up 26.4% of the population, a figure that rose 4.3 percentage points since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 21.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas. This diversity has increased, with a 4.7 percentage point rise since 2011.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 56.6%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose 18 percentage points since 2011 to reach 33.1%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a rise of 9.2 percentage points since 2011. Most residents who finished school completed Year 12.

Weekly incomes are notably high, with the typical family earning $2,470, which is above the state and national figures. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 16 percentage points since 2011.

About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than the national figure.

Volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas and has fallen 3.5 percentage points since 2011. Roughly 10.8% of residents provide unpaid care.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older and earn more than those in the state or nation. The unemployment rate for this group is 7.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Household sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.5 people per home. About 27.1% of people live alone, and couples with children make up 59.9% of families.

Rent is much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $490. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for this level at $2,600.

The area is highly connected, with a huge increase in people working from home, rising from 3.7% in 2011 to 34.2% in 2021. Most homes have at least one vehicle, but 8.9% have none.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the state and national figures. Most of the workforce is employed in health care, construction, and retail.

The area is considered advantaged, ranking higher than about 80% of all areas. It is also growing quickly, with a population increase of 9.7% since 2021, well above the state average.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,256mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Access to groceries and health services is far above the state average.