Buddina - Minyama

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 24.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.6% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

English is the dominant language here, with only 5.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 44.8%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels have risen over the last decade, with 23.5% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. The local primary school is larger than those in most similar areas.

Household incomes are generally high, with 24.2% earning $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the state average, and the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

Health profiles are around the national middle, though 27.4% of people live with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported less often than in most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 15.9% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 61.3%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal incomes for this group are also higher than in most similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 52% having children and 34.2% without. About a quarter of the population live alone.

Home ownership is very high, as 42.2% of homes are owned outright. While rents and mortgage payments are both much higher than the state average, the area has a lower rate of renters than the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.6% of people using public transport to get to work. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and public transport stops are far less frequent than in most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 43% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is much lower than in most areas. However, the proportion of full-time workers is also well below the national average.

The area is relatively advantaged, with a score of 7 out of 10. This is supported by a high number of businesses and strong access to money and resources.

The area experiences very high annual rainfall, averaging 1,590mm. Maximum temperatures are typically higher than in most other parts of the state.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have far better access to health services and schools on foot than the state average.