Roebuck

The population is noticeably younger than the state and national typical age of 38. While the number of seniors is well below the national figure, children under 15 make up a well above average 24.8% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

About 20.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. However, the number of people who speak little or no English has fallen since 2016.

Christianity is the most common religion at 55.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 29.8% of the community, a figure that is far below the state average but has risen since 2016.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 38.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,140, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 28% speaking a First Nations language. This group faces significant challenges, with a 26% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $339, both far below national figures.

Homes are often crowded, with a typical 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 29.2%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

Renting is the most common tenure at 61.3%, far above the national figure. While typical weekly rent is very low at $100, the typical monthly mortgage payment is a little above the national average.

Car dependence is high, and 24.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Many people walk to work, while almost no one uses public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up a very high 34.9% of the population.

Full-time employment is well above the national average, yet the overall number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, well above the national figure.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring lowest for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 34.3 degrees, which is a little above the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services. Most walkable amenities are limited to parks.