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The population is about the same age as the national average, though children under 15 have fallen to 10.3% since 2011. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 11.9%, which is well below the national figure.

About 20.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the main language for 48.4% of the population, and those using another language at home account for 11.1%, far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as those with no religion make up only 17.5%, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas; only 33.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Income varies widely, but the typical family earns $3,499 a week, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher proportion of people earning $2,000 or more per week compared to the rest of the country.

Residents are generally healthier than most people across Australia, with only 15.1% reporting a long-term health condition.

Community involvement is very low; only 2.7% of people volunteer, and those providing unpaid care are much fewer than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 47.8% of people living alone, far above the national figure. Despite this, homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per house.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 47.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. No one in the area is currently renting.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. However, 28.6% of people work from home, well above the national figure.

The area has seen a big shift in its population, with recent overseas arrivals rising to 38.5% since 2011, far above the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 39.3% of adults doing so, and the unemployment rate is well above the national figure.

The area is rated as having high overall advantage, scoring in the top 20% of all areas.

The local climate is slightly warmer and wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 571mm.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or health services.