Colyton

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and children under 15 making up 20.9% of the population. First Nations people represent 6.1% of the community, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Born overseas, 28.1% of residents bring a variety of backgrounds to the area, which is about the same as the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.

Language diversity is high here, with 27.7% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. Arabic is the most common second language, followed by Hindi and Tagalog.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion (25.3%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most prevalent faith at 54.2%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 27.8%. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,539, which is a little below the national figure. Only 4.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a much lower proportion than in most other areas.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average. Long-term health conditions affect 29.1% of the population.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 6.1%, well below the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are common, though the proportion doing 15+ hours of housework is much lower than most areas.

There are 531 First Nations people in Colyton, and this group is noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 21. Unemployment for this group is 5.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Household sizes are much larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are especially common, making up 23.2% of households, which is well above the national average.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 95.1%, and 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 33% of households renting.

Public transport access is very high, with 52 stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of just 3 minutes. Despite this, most people still commute by car, while 20.2% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.9% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national average. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction, with machinery operators and drivers being the most common job.

Colyton is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach groceries, parks, and schools within a 15-minute walk.