Back Forest

The area is far older than most, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 86.8% born here, which is far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 93.4% of the community. While 6.6% use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Over half the population (52.7%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.1%.

Education levels are much higher than in most areas, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.9% completing Year 12.

Typical household and personal incomes are well below the national figures. However, there is a wide split in wealth, as 28.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 16.5%.

Community involvement is very high, with 20.5% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 20.5% provide unpaid care and 35.9% do significant housework.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical income is $2,250, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. No one in the area lives alone, and 50% of families are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 93.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is very high at 65.6%, and no one is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops, and the drive to the city takes about 111 minutes.

About 34.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 38.3%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many professionals live here, particularly those in health care.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.