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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, and it has a high proportion of First Nations people at 27.0%. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common than in most areas at 10.4%.

About 19.7% of people were born overseas, a figure that rose 4.5 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, each representing over a quarter of the population.

About 21.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most areas. However, very few residents—just 1.5%—speak little or no English.

The area has a high number of people with no religion at 45.4%, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. This is well above both the state and national figures.

More adults have completed Year 12 than in 2011, though the 48.7% rate remains far below the national figure. About 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal income is $1,073 a week, which is well above the national figure of $805. Weekly household income is also higher than most areas at $2,026.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 23.8% of residents. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 17.3%, although this is down 2.4 points since 2011. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas at 27.1%.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 34.8% speaking a traditional language. However, typical personal income for this group is among the lowest at $385 a week.

Homes are larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 19.3% of households.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 41.7% of households renting. Only 16.4% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and 9.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. Public transport stops are very accessible, with 97.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk.

The area is quite mobile, with 42.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.6% of the population, though this fell 12 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.8%, far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 980, which is slightly below the national average. Access to money and resources is rated low compared to similar areas.

The climate is very dry, with annual rainfall of 251mm being among the lowest for its level. Average maximum temperatures are among the highest in the region.

The area is somewhat walkable, and almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.