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The area is far younger than the national figure, with no residents aged 65 and over and no children under 15. Almost the entire population falls into the youth or young adult brackets.

Most residents were born in Australia, though recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in other similar areas. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of people. While more people use another language at home compared to most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

People with no religion are well above the national average, making up 45.5% of the community. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.7%.

Nearly all residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the state and national figures. While many hold certificates or diplomas, those with bachelor degrees are much fewer than in most other areas.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, yet typical personal weekly income is among the lowest at $317. This gap reflects a community where many people earn very little individually.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and those needing daily help being well below the national average. However, mental health conditions are well above the national figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 37% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care or do housework compared to most areas.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical income far below the national figure.

Homes here are much smaller than usual, with a typical 2.0 people per home, well below the national figure.

The typical weekly rent of $315 is a little below the national figure. There are also far fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state. Despite this, 58.1% of people still rely on driving a car to get to work.

Movement is very high here, with 97% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the national average.

Unemployment is far above the national figure at 20.1%, and full-time work is among the lowest at this level. Many people work in accommodation, food services, or retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, there are far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.