Cowan

Families with children are common here, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most other areas. The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. While more people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than the average Australian, with 46.6% of residents reporting no religious affiliation.

This is a highly qualified area, with 30% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the school advantage score, which is among the highest at this level.

Incomes are significantly higher than average, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,250. About 30.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Health profiles are typical for the area, with 28.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.3% volunteering—a rate far above the state average. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 11 people. They are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 13.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone, and 65.7% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 89.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, as most homes are owned outright or with a mortgage.

While 35% of people work from home, others face a long commute, with a typical drive time to the city of 87 minutes. Most households have two or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 18.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, and the most common industries are healthcare and education.

Residents have good access to parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk. However, it is almost impossible to walk to health services, and the terrain is quite steep.