Howards Grass

The area is far older than the national average, with 39.7% of people aged between 45 and 64. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the state figure at 12.8%.

About 17.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify as Australian or English.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. While the use of another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state average.

Nearly half of the population (47.4%) report no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

This is a highly qualified community where 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,850 a week, about the same as the state average. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions reported by 39.7% of residents, far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is strong, as the share of volunteers is far above the national average. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 7.7%.

First Nations residents represent 3.8% of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 20.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Every single home in the area has three or more bedrooms, and 80.6% are separate houses. Weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $415.

The community is entirely car-reliant, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle.

About 31.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is far more common here than in most similar areas, at 73.8%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.