Darkwood

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the population, while 19.8% are children under 15.

Most people were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries recorded here.

English is the primary language for 72.6% of the community. Only 7.6% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A striking 63.7% of people here have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; a typical household earns $949 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas. Only 19.8% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is very high, with 29.2% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework.

First Nations people make up 3.4% of the population. The typical person in this group is 59, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements vary, with 34.1% of people living alone, well above the national figure. However, nearly half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 58.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.4% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at 44.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the national figure.

With no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk, the area is considered car-dependent and has very low walkability.