Griffith

The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a higher than average proportion of children under 15. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 6.0% is also a little above the state and national figures.

Cultural diversity is high, with 27.2% of people born overseas. Italian and Indian ancestry are particularly prominent, and India is the most common country of birth outside Australia at 9.3%.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 28.1% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and 6.0% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 59.0% of people identifying as Christian. This helps explain why the proportion of people with no religion (18.5%) is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 44.0% of residents completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $831, which is about the same as the national figure. However, family and household incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with a long-term health condition rate of 26.4% that is a little below the national average. Most residents (64.0%) report having no long-term health conditions.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas at 12.7%. Similarly, a much lower proportion of people (16.7%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to the rest of the state.

There are 1,162 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 23. Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 21.2%, and household income is a little below the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. There is also a higher than average proportion of one-parent families (15.3%) and people living alone (26.5%).

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 37.3%. While separate houses are far more common than in the state average, typical weekly rents ($300) and mortgage payments are well below national figures.

Car dependence is high, with 73.0% of people driving to work and very few (3.7%) working from home. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops, and most homes are within a short walk of one.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is consistent with a very high rate of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 30.6% of the community.

Employment is strong, with a full-time work rate of 65.5% that is well above the national average. Manufacturing is the biggest industry, employing 19.7% of the workforce.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 92.8% of homes within a short walk of public transport. However, many residents live further than 15 minutes from groceries, health services, or schools.