Airds

The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with 26.9% of the population being children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up just 10.0%, which is well below the national average.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, while the most frequent birthplaces are Australia, New Zealand, and India.

Language diversity is high, with 25.7% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in many other areas, with 40.6% identifying as Christian and 11.0% as Muslim. Those with no religion make up 30.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.6% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical weekly household earns $944, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community faces higher health challenges, with 10.8% of people needing help with daily activities and 11.9% living with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

While 13.7% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure, only 4.6% volunteer. This is among the lowest rates of volunteering in similar areas.

The First Nations community is large, numbering 505 people. This group is noticeably younger than others in the state, with a typical age of 18, but faces a much higher unemployment rate of 20.2%.

Homes are larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of one-parent families, who make up 40.1% of households.

Renters dominate the market at 76.0%, far above the national figure. While 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 3.0% of residents own their home outright.

Many residents do not own a car, with 23.1% of homes having no vehicle. This is far above the national average, though the area is well-served by public transport stops.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 9.8% of the community.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 13.7% and only 35.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

Every home is within a short walk of a park, school, and public transport. However, the area lacks basic amenities, with only 5.7% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries.