Forest Grove

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.8% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 5.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

The community is strongly religious, with 77.4% identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 73.3% completing Year 12, which is far above the national average. About 28.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, slightly above the state figure.

Typical incomes are very high; the typical household earns $3,166 a week, which is far above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While 30.4% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities are less common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions are also much less common than the state average.

Community members are very active in providing unpaid care, with 19.6% doing so, which is among the highest levels for similar areas. This is alongside a higher-than-average rate of volunteering.

First Nations people make up 6.1% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the national figure, at just 10 years old.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 61.2% of families.

Every home is a separate house, and 94.4% have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of these homes are owned outright, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 35.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is a slightly lower rate than the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 66.2% of people working full-time, well above the national average. There is currently no unemployment reported in the area.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.