Binna Burra

Children are a major part of the community, with 23.8% under age 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and there are fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 20.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Those with English, Australian, and Irish ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the main language for 84.3% of the community, and far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (52.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,113, which is a little above the state and national averages. A significant 21.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (20.2%) and very few people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework and care are common here, with 28.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteers also make up 18.7% of the community, well above the national figure.

First Nations households earn a typical weekly income of $2,250, which is well above the state and national figures, though typical personal income for this group is much lower than in most areas.

Families are the norm, with couples with children making up 69.3% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 88.4%. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 46.4%, though typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for this level at $3,000.

The area is very car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 37.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.6% of the population, well above the national average.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with 39.6% of workers in professional occupations. Full-time employment is far below the national average at 38.5%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.