Caniaba

This is a family-heavy community where 21.9% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 41, there are fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.2% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with 90.3% using it only at home. Very few people use another language, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national trend.

Faith plays a significant role here, as 62.9% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 26.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area is well-served by schools, with more schools per child than in most similar areas.

Caniaba is a wealthy area where the typical household earns $2,231 a week, well above the national figure. Typical personal weekly incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

Local residents are highly active in unpaid work; 33.5% care for children and 15.3% provide other unpaid care, both figures being well above the national average. About 17.7% of people also volunteer.

The First Nations community is doing well, with a 0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income that is well above the national figure. Education is also a highlight, with Year 12 completion far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and very few people living alone. Most households are couples with children, making up 63.9% of the community.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 92.3% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 6.1%, and 36% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

Caniaba is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The community has seen some movement, with 35.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are very strong, with 70.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of just 1.1%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or education.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.