Camberwell

This is a young community where 22.5% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 12.7% of the population, a much lower proportion than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% of people born overseas—far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

About 40.2% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.3%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 20% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are well below national figures, with a typical household earning $1,281 a week. Only 12.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here; 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 19.6% live with a mental health condition, both of which are far above national levels.

Family and care duties are prominent, with 31.8% of people providing unpaid childcare and 16.5% providing general unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though they are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 18.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are particularly common at 23.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 64.5% are rented—a figure far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 21% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Mining is the dominant industry for 34.3% of workers. However, the unemployment rate is 11.4%, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.