Greendale

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, the community has a very low rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

About 23.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries after Australian are English, Italian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 29% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest for this level.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 22.6% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 59.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, the 36.4% who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national averages.

The area has a split income profile; while typical weekly household income is slightly above the national figure, 38.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for this level.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 4.1%. The 26.1% of people with a long-term health condition is also a little below the national average.

More people here provide unpaid care for children than in most areas, with 28.5% doing so. However, the volunteering rate is among the lowest at this level, falling well below the national figure.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state and national averages with a typical age of 18. Their typical household income is well below the national figure.

Homes are large and crowded, with an average of 3.5 people per household, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of one-parent families and very few people living alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 97.6% of which have three or more bedrooms. While 45.8% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. This is reflected in the 30.8% of people who work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 18.7% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the rest of the country.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.5%. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as construction.

The area has very low walkability, with a score of 0.1, meaning it is almost entirely car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, health services, or schools.