Grays Point

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. There are more children under 15 here than in most areas, and a very low 6.6% of people are in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, but those born overseas make up 15.8% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. While the 5.3% of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it is far below the state and national figures.

A large 43.3% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. About half of the population identifies as Christian.

This is a highly qualified community, with 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, consistent with 68.3% of residents completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest for this level, with 48.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $3,270 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.

Community participation is high, with more people providing unpaid care for children and doing housework than in most areas. About 17.5% of residents are volunteers.

The First Nations population is small, though their typical personal income of $949 is far above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations residents is 18, which is noticeably younger than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. There are very few people living alone (10.4%) and a much lower rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

The area is almost entirely separate houses, 98% of which are detached. Home ownership is strong, with 45.4% owned outright, while renting is very rare at just 6.5%.

Nearly 40% of the workforce works from home, one of the highest rates for this level. While most homes have multiple cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and recent overseas arrivals are also low at 2.1%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Common industries include health, education, and construction.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries, though health services are far less accessible than in the rest of the state. The terrain is quite steep, with a mean slope of 20.2%.