Heckenberg

Heckenberg is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with 23.9% of residents being children under 15. Seniors make up only 11.4% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

The area has a very high proportion of people born overseas, at 39.7%. Vietnamese is one of the most common ancestries at 14.9%, alongside Australian and English backgrounds.

Language diversity is very high here, with 57.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 15.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common in Heckenberg, as the 18.9% who claim no religion is far below the national average. Christianity is the most common faith at 31.9%, followed by Islam at 23.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 46.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Household incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,159. Only 2.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

A high 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the state average at 24.0%.

Volunteering is low here, with only 5.1% of people participating, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also well below those seen in most other areas.

First Nations people in Heckenberg are noticeably younger than in other areas, with a typical age of 19. Unemployment is very high for this group at 32.4%, and typical personal incomes are well below the state average.

Homes tend to be crowded, with 3.3 people per household, which is among the highest for the region. This is consistent with the high number of one-parent families, who make up 31.1% of households.

Renting is very common, with 48.7% of households renting, far above the state average. While 86.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 20.4% are owned outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 52.8% of workers still rely on a car as the driver to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, as 26.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.9% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at 38.6%. The unemployment rate is very high at 13.2%, well above the national average.

The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 7.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such services.