Blackett

Blackett is far younger than the state and national averages, with 26% of residents being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

People born overseas make up 25.3% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 23.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Arabic, Tagalog, and Hindi within the community.

Christianity is the most common religion at 48.5%, while 26.5% of residents report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $560, which is well below the national figure of $805. Very few people earn $2,000 or more a week, and 21.5% of households earn under $650 weekly.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas, at 7.5%. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the state average, affecting 9.2% of residents.

Volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 5.9% of people participating. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also well below the national figures.

The First Nations community is large, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $527, slightly below the national figure.

Households here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are far more common than the national average, making up 34% of all households.

Renters make up 51.2% of the community, a figure far above the national average. While 84.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, very few are owned outright compared to other areas.

Public transport access is very high, with 22 stops in the area and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 15.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

About 29.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%. Many residents work as machinery operators, drivers, or labourers, with 13.2% employed in transport and warehousing.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. The walkability score of 7.2 is a little above the state average.