Irvington

Residents here are far older than the state and national averages, with only 5.7% of the population being children under 15. The community is predominantly married, and there are very few people in de facto relationships compared to other areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.7% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. Use of another language at home is far below the state and national averages, though there is a small presence of Cantonese speakers.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 67.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 24.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most other areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. This is consistent with the fact that only 21.9% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,199. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.3% of people, which is a little below the state average. Those who do have conditions most commonly report arthritis or other general conditions.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is among the lowest at 8.1%. Notably, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. While 62.3% of families are couples with children, there is also a high number of people living alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, and 62.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Every single home in the area has three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every household owns at least one vehicle. Despite having a high number of bus stops per person, 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 14.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a higher proportion of full-time workers than most areas. Jobs are spread across agriculture, manufacturing, and health care.

Irvington is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.