Farley

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 and a much higher share of children. It also has a strong First Nations presence at 8.6%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.1% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 84% of the community. Only 4.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 43.1% of residents report no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the other dominant affiliation at 43.6%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar places.

Typical weekly household income is $2,015, which is a little above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also higher than usual, with the typical weekly earner taking home $912.

Mental health conditions are reported at 16.5%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Overall, more people here have a long-term health condition than in most other areas.

A higher proportion of people here care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the country. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents in Farley fare well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. There is a much higher proportion of one-parent families than usual, while far fewer people live alone.

Renting is very common here, with 50.2% of households renting, far above the state average. While 83.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, outright home ownership is among the lowest for its level.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with zero public transport stops and no one commuting by public transport. Drive times to the city are much higher than in most similar areas.

Farley is a high-turnover area, with 63.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the national figure. The most common industries are healthcare and social assistance.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are almost no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.