Gillieston Heights

The community is far younger than the state and national figures, with only 9.3% of people aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.7%), meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. Those with European roots are most common, with Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish being the top ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.1% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state average, it remains higher than in most similar areas.

Many residents report no religion, at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.0% of the population.

People with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.2% of adults, which is far below the national average. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is still well below the state figure.

Typical weekly personal income is $947, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 13.7% of people. Overall, the rate of long-term health conditions is well above the national average.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 38.8% of people providing this care, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, volunteers are among the lowest at this level and well below the state average.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 19. Household and personal incomes for First Nations people are well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61.4% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 86.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, while outright home ownership is among the lowest.

Driving is the main way to get to work, and only 0.6% of people use public transport. Almost every home has a car, with 47.5% owning two vehicles.

This is a highly mobile area where 60% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.1% of the population.

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work, at 73.3%, which is far above the national average. Full-time employment is also a little above the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, and health services. This access is far above the state average for many of these amenities.