Blakebrook

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22% of people aged 65 and over. There are fewer children here than in most areas, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the state average at 5.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English and Irish ancestries are common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith here, held by 66.7% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 35.8% of people completing Year 12. However, the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to similar places.

Typical weekly household income is $1,825, which is about the same as the state average. While typical personal incomes are a little above the national figure, very few households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents generally report better health than those in most other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is well above the national average, and a little more people provide unpaid care compared to the state. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members here.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are far above the national figures.

About 28% of people live alone, which is higher than the state average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in Blakebrook is a separate house, and 52% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 86% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of the state.

The area has a very strong connection to the workforce, with 70.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Construction and health care are the most common industries.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks. Public transport stops are the only walkable amenity available.