Fernmount

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This community has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas, at 19.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.5% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

A huge 57.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for its level.

A high 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in a workforce with many professionals.

Typical household income is $1,784 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national figures.

While the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas, 9.9% of residents live with a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

This is a very active community where 24% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up a higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Only 13.3% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 49.3% owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 10.7%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

About 35.1% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. No one has arrived from overseas recently.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 56.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

With no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a steep average slope, the area is highly car-dependent.