Sheffield - Railton

The community is aging quickly, with 22.1% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 49, which is far older than the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.3% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.0% of the community. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents report no religion at 52.2%, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a sharp rise of 21 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 33.5% of residents completing Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 12.4%, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with households usually earning $1,209. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.5% of the population. About 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is common, with 18.3% of people giving their time, well above the national figure. Many residents also perform significant unpaid housework, at 26.2%.

First Nations people make up 6.0% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The typical age for this group is 30, making them noticeably older than First Nations people across Australia.

Half of all homes are occupied by couples with children. While people living alone make up 25.0% of households, one-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.0% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 47.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.4% of people use public transport to get to work. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and very few—just 2.4%—have no car.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.4% of the community.

About 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Common industries include health care, agriculture, and accommodation and food services.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. It is home to 562 businesses, though the overall advantage score is well below the national average.

The area is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,116mm. Minimum temperatures are far above the state average, while maximums are among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.9. Most residents live far from amenities, with only 30.4% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.