Fernside

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas, at 17.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (5.5%) than the state or national averages.

English is the main language for 92.7% of the community, though the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.5%, while 36.4% of people report no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

About 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas, though the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,624, which is a little below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.5% of people, including a higher rate of mental health conditions.

Volunteering is far more common here than across the state, with 28.9% of people pitching in. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19, and earns much more than the state or national typicals, with personal incomes reaching $1,249.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here (21.3%) than in most similar areas.

Every home in Fernside is a separate house, and more than half (52.4%) are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Only 11.8% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 7.5% of people having moved in the last five years—among the lowest rates for its level.

This is a hardworking area where 75.6% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.