Elizabeth East

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a population of 14,047. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.0% of the area, a figure that has risen since 2011.

About 26.1% of residents were born overseas, which is similar to other areas of its type. The most common ancestries are English (41.5%) and Australian (32.3%).

Language diversity is increasing, as the share of people using a language other than English at home rose to 17.0% since 2011. This includes a higher share of people who speak little or no English compared to most areas.

Nearly half of the population (48.2%) reported no religion, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.1% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,188. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here, as 34.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a very high rate of mental health conditions (13.4%) and a high share of people needing help with daily activities.

While 13.7% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering is much lower than the state average at 9.9%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19. However, this group faces significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 26.0% and a typical personal income of $457 per week.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are very common (23.8%), a rate well above the state and national figures.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 33.6% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $251 is well below the national figure.

Car use is dominant, though 11.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. Public transport is widely available, with 82 stops serving the area.

The area is relatively stable, with 35.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than most other areas.

Job prospects are difficult, with an unemployment rate of 10.1% and only 53.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 10.6 degrees and annual rainfall of 490mm.

Public transport and parks are very easy to reach on foot, but access to health services is very poor, with only 7.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such services.