Congo

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 48 and 18.6% of people aged 65 or over. There is also a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.7% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, as only 2.8% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A striking 68% of residents report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is more qualified than most similar places, with 26% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include engineering, education and health.

Typical family weekly income is $2,083, which is about the same as the state average. Personal weekly income is $805, matching the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than the state average at 2.4%.

Congo has a strong spirit of service, with a volunteering rate of 21.6% that is well above the national average. A higher than usual 28.4% of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are five First Nations people in the area. This small group is far older and earns a much higher typical personal income ($1,625) than the state average.

Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18%.

Every single home in Congo is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 47.1% of dwellings owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, though 38.1% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is more likely to be part-time or retired, as full-time employment is much lower than the national average. There is currently no unemployment reported.

Congo is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. While most homes are near a park, there are no schools, grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.