Catherine Field

This is a young community where 21.0% of people are children under 15, a figure much higher than most areas. Seniors make up only 11.7% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 28.4% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high here, with 34.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. This includes 5.5% who speak little or no English, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Faith plays a significant role in this community, as 64.4% of residents identify as Christian. Only 16.1% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Households here are generally wealthy, with 29.8% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical weekly household income is $2,316, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 21.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also less common than in most areas.

Many residents are focused on family, with 28.4% caring for children unpaid, which is well above the state figure. However, the volunteer rate is 7.4%, among the lowest for similar areas.

There are 42 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, a figure well above the national average. Very few people live alone, at only 10.1%, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 93.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,500, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most people rely on cars, though 26.9% work from home, which is well above the national figure. While the area has more public transport stops than most similar places, only 2% of people use it to commute.

The community is seeing a lot of movement, with 46.8% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the state and national figures.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.7%. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.