Helena Valley - Koongamia

The community is aging, with a typical resident aged 41 and a senior population that rose 8.7 percentage points since 2011 to reach 20.5%. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 22.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.6% of the community. Only 6.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 46.3% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 21 point increase since 2011.

The area has a lower proportion of residents with a bachelor degree or higher (17.6%) and a lower rate of Year 12 completion (53.2%) compared to the national figures.

Weekly incomes are generally high, with 25.8% of households earning $3,000 or more. This is well above the national figure of 22.6% and rose 13 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.1% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

The area has a higher rate of volunteers (16.4%) and a much higher proportion of people caring for children unpaid (30.2%) than most other similar areas.

First Nations people in this area have a high Year 12 completion rate of 51.0%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%, and typical household incomes are also far above the national average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 58.4% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses (94.5%), and home ownership is strong, with 36.2% of homes owned outright. This is well above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most residents rely on cars, and only 2.3% commute by public transport. However, 93.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is very stable, as only 31.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area is generally advantaged, with a score of 6 out of 10 compared to all areas. Its population has grown by 11.6% since 2021, which is much higher than most areas.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 12.4 degrees and annual rainfall of 703mm.

The area is somewhat walkable, and residents have excellent access to health services, with 72.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such services.