Seaforth - Calen

The population is far older than the national figure of 38, with seniors making up 19.5% of the community. Meanwhile, children under 15 have fallen to 16.7%, which is lower than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 8.2% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents identify with Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is common at 54.4%, although the number of people with no religion has risen by 14 points since 2011 to reach 32.6%.

The area has a much lower rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, at 37%. Only 9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family income is $2,049 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, a higher than usual 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas, at 6.6%. About 26.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

A higher than usual 25.6% of people do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly. Around 14.5% of the community volunteer, which is about the same as the state average.

First Nations residents are older than typical, with a median age of 28. Unemployment in this group is 5.2%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are very uncommon, making up only 8.1% of households.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 43.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than most areas at $250.

Car use is essential, as 66.5% of people drive to work and almost every home owns a vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 27.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most similar areas at 62.9%. Mining, construction, and agriculture are the main industries for local workers.

While the area has a high number of businesses, it ranks low for education and job skills compared to other areas.

The area is very wet and warm, with average annual rainfall far above the state average and minimum temperatures slightly higher than the state figure.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score of 0.5. Only 1.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential services and amenities.