Blair Athol

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It is an area of families, with 17.7% of the population being children and only 10.9% being seniors, which is well below the national average.

People born overseas make up 45.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Filipino, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 49% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the state and national figures. While most speak English, other common languages include Arabic, Tagalog, and Hindi.

Christianity is the most common faith at 52.8%, while Islam and Buddhism also have a presence. Only 15.4% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 68.8% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,389, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 32.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a proportion far above most other areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 5% of residents, which is well below the national average. However, 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, a rate slightly higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, with only 9.2% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children is common, with about one quarter of the population providing this support.

There are 48 First Nations people in the area, and 8.3% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.4 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.8% of homes are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 97.1% have three or more bedrooms. While many households have mortgages, typical weekly rents are $470, which is well above the national average.

Most people drive to work, though 27.9% work from home, which is well above the national figure. Public transport use is higher than in most areas, with residents living very close to bus stops.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.4% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.2% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 64.1%. Common industries include health care and social assistance, manufacturing, and retail.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Most residents lack a 15-minute walk to health services or schools.