Kellys Plains

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas compared to the rest of the country. Those with overseas heritage primarily identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.8% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 62.7% of the population. About 32% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the state figure.

Education levels are very high here; 65.4% of residents completed Year 12, and 33.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above national figures.

This is a wealthy area where the typical weekly personal income is $1,113, much higher than the national average. About 30.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 28.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 14. Their typical personal income of $1,024 is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Half of these homes are owned outright, and no one in the area rents.

Car travel is essential as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. However, 32.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement recently, with 40.5% of residents moving house in the last five years.

Job prospects are strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in education and training, and a higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no amenities, such as shops or health services, are within a 15-minute walk.