Joadja

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, and 20.1% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

Around 20.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of the community, and only 4.3% use another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.3%, while 33.1% of residents report having no religion. This figure is about the same as the state average but well below the national figure.

Joadja is highly educated, with 29.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average.

Incomes are high here, with typical weekly personal income at $991, which is a little above the national figure. About 26.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

The community is generally healthy, with only 22.3% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well below both the state and national figures.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 34.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national average. About 17.8% of residents also volunteer their time.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 17, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Families are common, with 60.7% being couples with children and homes typically holding 2.6 people. This helps explain why people living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state.

Homes are typically large, with 95.9% having three or more bedrooms and 89.8% being separate houses. While 28.6% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are about the same as the national figure at $380.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of residents using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is fairly mobile, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of residents are managers or professionals, with 61.7% of adults working or looking for work. This is well above the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.