Kanahooka

Kanahooka is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 48 and 31% of the population aged 65 or over. About 3.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 19.3% of people were born overseas—a figure much higher than similar areas—this is still well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 8.2% of the population, which is far below the state average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.7%. People with no religion make up 34.4% of the population, which is a little above the state figure but well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 39.2% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.2% of adults, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal income is $641 a week, which is well below the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,399, also sitting a little below the Australian average.

Health needs are high here, with 36.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state or nation, with 25.1% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than most areas at 11.4%.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, with a typical personal income of $658 and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Family life is dominated by couples, with 53.9% of households being couples with children. About 25.8% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 84% of which are detached. This is far above the national average, and 50.3% of these homes are owned outright, which is much higher than most areas.

Public transport is very accessible, with 86.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people still rely on cars, and 19.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.6% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 3.0%, which is far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 49.2%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, at 95.2%. However, the area is far below the state average for access to health services within that same timeframe.