Chilcotts Grass

The community is far older than the national figure, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.9%, which is well below the state and national figures.

While 86.5% of people were born in Australia, 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas though far below the state average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.9% of residents. Only 4.6% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Most residents identify as Christian (67.9%), while 27.8% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a standing that is much higher than most similar areas.

Income levels are strong, with 31% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical household income of $2,143 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure.

Local participation is very high; 20.8% of people volunteer, and 17.9% provide unpaid care, both of which are well above state and national levels.

First Nations residents have a typical age of 35, which is far older than the state average, and a household income that is well above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of households.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 97.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. A high 45.2% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.8% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong, with a 2.2% unemployment rate and 64.6% of people working full-time, both of which are well above national figures.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely reliant on cars.