Findon Creek

The population is far older than the national figure, with 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over. No children under 15 live in the area, and there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents.

English ancestry is most common at 41.7%, and nearly one in five people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 38.2% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $762, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.1% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 32.4%, far above the national figure, and 17.6% of people provide unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and the typical household is slightly smaller than the national average with 2.2 people per home.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure, but monthly home-loan payments are a little above the Australian average at $2,167.

The area is served by a single bus route with two stops, though it takes 21 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

About 34.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Only 35.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.