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Greenfields
10 km²
Much older than most similar areas, Greenfields is a community where the typical resident is 47. It is a place with significant challenges, as incomes and educational qualifications are among the lowest in the region. However, the area is notably accessible, with a very high number of homes within a short walk of schools, parks and health services. This combination of an ageing population and lower typical earnings helps explain why a high proportion of residents need help with daily activities.
Greenfields's schools draw a more advantaged community than the area overall.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 5.0%, which has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (71.1%), and the community is predominantly of English and Australian ancestry. The share of people born overseas is 22.3%, which is well below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 87.4% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English (0.5%), and the use of other languages at home is far below the national average.
Nearly half of residents (47.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 (36.5%) compared to the national figure of 58.8%.
The community faces significant financial pressure, with a typical household income of $1,004 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 39.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a key feature of the community, as a higher than average 13.2% of people provide unpaid care. Interestingly, 4.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 17. However, they face high unemployment at 23.0%, which is far above the national figure.
The area has a high number of people living alone (33.0%) and a high proportion of one-parent families (22.0%), both of which are well above the national average.
Housing is generally more affordable than in other areas, with a typical weekly rent of $295 and typical mortgage payments that are well below the national figure.
While 63% of people drive to work, the area is well served by public transport, with a much higher number of stops per 1,000 people than most similar areas.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (34.5%) than the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than typical.
Job market challenges are evident, with an unemployment rate of 9.4% and a far lower percentage of adults working or looking for work (46.6%) compared to the state average.
Greenfields ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills, though the population has grown by 8.0% since 2021.
The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, though its average minimum temperature is a little lower than the state figure.
The area is reasonably walkable, with 91.8% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport. However, it is far below the national average for access to groceries within a 15-minute walk.