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The community is younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 42.3% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, Irish, and Indian.

English is the main language for 82.8% of people. While 13.7% use another language at home, this is well below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.2% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen significantly since 2011.

About 60.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.9% of adults.

Incomes are generally higher than in most areas, with typical weekly family income reaching $2,408. A quarter of households earn over $3,000 a week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

A high proportion of people—34.3%—provide unpaid childcare, which is among the highest for its level. However, volunteering is less common here than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $674 and an unemployment rate of 7.4%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.6% of homes. Most are large, with 87.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is very high, with 64.8% of people driving to work. Public transport options are limited, and it can take over an hour to walk to the nearest stop.

The population has become more stable over time, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell to 31.1% since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 70.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

The area is quite advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It also ranks among the highest for access to money and resources.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 25.6°C and annual rainfall of 652mm, which is far above the state average.

While 89.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the overall walkability score is low. Access to health services is particularly poor, with only 12.5% of homes within a short walk.