Blairmount

Children under 15 make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are much less common here, with only 12% of residents aged 65 or over.

The area is culturally diverse, with 29.6% of people born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high, with 34% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the Australian figure of 22.3%. About 5.9% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 49.1% of people identifying as Christian and only 24.2% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

While 54.6% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the state average. The area is well-served by schools, with a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most areas.

Typical household incomes are about $1,792 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, people earning high wages of $2,000 or more a week are less common than in most areas.

A much higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities compared to the state average. Conversely, long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest at this level, well below the national figure. A higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in Blairmount have a typical personal income of $1,042, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. One-parent families are far more common here than across Australia, making up 27.1% of families.

Large homes are the norm, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and very few people own their homes outright.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, the walk to the nearest transport stop is much longer than in most areas.

About 30.5% of people have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average.

Most homes are within a short walk of schools and parks, but the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.