Canoelands

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, and families with children are common, with 20.9% of the population being under 15.

People born overseas make up 19.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though well below the state average. Most residents have Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language for 87.6% of the community, and only 6.2% use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 40.1% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. The remaining majority of the community identifies as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 62% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. About 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Earnings are high here, with 30.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical weekly household income of $2,166 is also a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also slightly less common here than in the rest of Australia.

Canoelands has a high rate of unpaid care, with 15% of people providing care and 29.3% caring for children, both of which are above the national figures. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are typically large, with 3.1 people per household and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61.3% of families.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house. While 65.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly home-loan payment of $2,084 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is heavily car-dependent, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. This is reflected in the 46% of residents who work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.6% of the community.

The area has a very strong attachment to the workforce, with 68% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, with many residents working in construction, education, or management.

Canoelands is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep with an average slope of 18.1%.