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Ravenswood
10 km²
A high proportion of First Nations people live in Ravenswood, where 10.7% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a young community, with a typical age of 36 and a large number of children under 15. However, the area faces significant challenges, with typical incomes far below the national figure and a high rate of unemployment. Despite these struggles, the neighbourhood is very walkable, with most homes within a short stroll of shops, parks and health services.
19 schools within reach make Ravenswood convenient for families.
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The population has shrunk slightly since 2011 to 3,804 people. It is younger than the state average, and 21.5% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 88.7% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, a figure much lower than in most other areas.
A majority of residents, 56.9%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 26 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose by 10 points since 2011 to 29.0%.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with the typical household earning $858 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here, as 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 16.4% of residents live with a mental health condition.
Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 14.1% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. Conversely, the volunteer rate of 9.9% is well below the national figure.
First Nations residents face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 23.2%, far above the national figure. Their typical personal income of $444 is also among the lowest at this level.
Single-parent families are very common, making up 36.6% of households, which is far above the national average. Many people also live alone, accounting for 33.6% of homes.
Renters make up 50.1% of the community, a far higher share than across Australia. Typical weekly rent is $225, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are the main way to get around, but 15.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. Public transport use is low at 2.2% for commuting.
The area is relatively stable, as only 28.7% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. However, recent overseas arrivals have risen to 16.1% since 2011.
Job opportunities are limited, with an unemployment rate of 14.4% and only 47.7% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national average.
The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged, with a score of 1 for overall advantage. There are only 67 businesses in the area.
The local climate is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 17.3 degrees and a minimum of 7.7 degrees.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 87.1% within 15 minutes of a school.