Fletcher

Fletcher is much younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 27.4% of the population. In contrast, the proportion of seniors is far below the state and national figures at only 6.9%.

People born overseas make up 23.2% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state average. Indian ancestry is a notable group here at 7.4%.

About 22.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 2.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 49.0%, while 36.4% of people have no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

The community is well qualified, with 29.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.6% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national figures.

Earnings are very high here, with 35.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical personal weekly income is also well above the state average at $1,019.

Long-term health conditions are less common than in most areas, affecting 24.0% of people. However, 9.3% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the state average.

There is a very high rate of unpaid childcare, with 39.9% of people providing this care, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 12.2%.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, with a typical personal income of $746 and a Year 12 completion rate of 46.9%, both of which are well above the national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and very few people living alone. Couples with children make up the vast majority of families at 74.0%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.8% of homes being detached and 96.3% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far below the state average at 17.6%.

Most people rely on cars, with 57.0% driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport. Working from home is common, accounting for 21.2% of the workforce.

The population is highly mobile, as 54.1% of residents moved here in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 18.0%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 76.1%, far above the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.

While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the overall walkability score is well below the state average. Access to health services is particularly low, with only 4.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.