Ellis Lane

The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 (20.2%) than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 44, there is a significant senior population, with 20.3% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.8%), and those born overseas make up 14.7% of the population. This is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 87.9% of the community. Around 8.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is strongly religious, with 73% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 17.6%, a figure that is among the lowest for this level and far below the national average.

A higher-than-usual 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. Many residents have practical qualifications, with 37% holding a Certificate III or IV.

Ellis Lane is a high-earning area where 31.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,472, which is higher than most similar areas and above the national figure.

About 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. However, the rate of people with a mental health condition is lower than in most similar areas.

Family support is high here, with 31% of people caring for children unpaid and 31.1% doing significant housework, both far above national levels. Around 3.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents make up 3.4% of the population. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 15, and earns a typical personal income of $1,124, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Family groups are common, with 62.4% of households being couples with children, while only 12.5% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 94% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 47.9% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. While public transport stops are relatively frequent, 0% of people use them to commute to work, with 31.1% working from home.

The community is very stable, with only 26.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%, and there were no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 58.4% of adults are working or looking for work. The workforce is concentrated in construction (19.6%), healthcare, and education, with 20.1% of residents working as managers.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Residents have almost no access to groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.