Cartwright

This is a young area where 22.7% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 13.6% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Overseas births are very common here, with 40.1% of people born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, as 51.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 15.1% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common in Cartwright, where those with no religion make up only 14.8% of the population. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 39.6% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly personal income of $426. This is far below the national figure of $805, and only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, as 11.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most areas.

Unpaid housework and childcare are less common here than in most areas. Only 4.9% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 20.0%, which is well above the national average. Typical personal income for this group is also much lower than in most areas.

Large households are common, and one-parent families make up 29.7% of the community, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, 35.0% of people live alone, which is also much higher than most areas.

Renting is the most common tenure for 60.4% of households, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $225, far below the national average of $375.

Many homes have no motor vehicle (25.6%), which is far above the national figure of 7.4%. This is consistent with the area's high public transport accessibility, as 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is quite mobile, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Job prospects are difficult, with an unemployment rate of 17.4%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 30.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest at this level.

Cartwright is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can also reach groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.