Elizabeth

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with 20.5% of people being children under 15. First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the national average.

About 30.8% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while Nepal is the third most common country of birth.

Language diversity has grown quickly, with 25.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average and helps explain why 9.1% of residents speak little or no English.

A little over 41% of people report no religion, which is slightly above the national figure. Other notable groups include Christians at 33.2% and Muslims at 6.3%.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national figures, with only 5.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31.7% of residents have completed Year 12, though this has risen since 2011.

Household incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $1,055. This is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 15.6%, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care for others is common at 14.4%, though volunteering is much lower than most areas at 8.7%. Rates of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children are also below the state average.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment for this group is very high at 33.6%, far above the national figure.

One-parent families are very common, making up 31.5% of households, which is far above the national average. A large number of people also live alone, accounting for 39.5% of homes.

Rental properties are dominant here, with 55.7% of households renting, far above the state average. Typical weekly rents of $225 are much lower than those seen elsewhere in Australia.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 22.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 36.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 18.2%, far above the national figure. Only 39.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest at this level.

Overall advantage is very low, ranking at the bottom 10% of similar areas. This is consistent with the low levels of job skills and limited access to money and resources.

The area is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 72.8% are close to groceries.