Fern Gully

The typical resident here is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. There are far more people in de facto relationships than in most other similar areas, and children under 15 make up a much lower proportion of the population than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up a far smaller share of the population than the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the share of people using another language is far below the national figure. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 53% of residents identify as Christian. The share of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of the population reached Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, and the area has one of the highest shares of people earning over $2,000 a week. Typical personal weekly income is also a little above the national figure.

A far higher share of people have a long-term health condition compared to the state average, with arthritis and mental health being the most common. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is far more common here than in the rest of the state. Residents also spend much more time on unpaid housework than people in most other similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is a smaller count than in about 60% of similar areas.

The share of one-parent families is far above the national figure, though most households consist of couples without children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the national figure. Rent is a little below the state average, and there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure about the same as the national average.

Full-time employment is far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction and mining, often as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.