Leconfield

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 98.6% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.

More than half of the population are Christians, while 40.0% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Qualifications vary, with 38.9% holding a Certificate III or IV and 14.8% having a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

The area is quite affluent, with 30.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $2,583, among the highest for its level.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.7% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 13.8% of residents, well above the national average.

Unpaid work is very common, as 39.1% of people care for children and 25.2% provide other unpaid care, both of which are far above national levels. About 19.1% of the community also volunteer.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. While their typical household income is much higher than most similar areas, their typical personal income is $450, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. The community is dominated by families, as 71.9% are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Every home in Leconfield is a separate house, and 93.0% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 46.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most residents have two or more cars.

Movement is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Mining is a major employer for 23.9% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 63.4%, well above the national average, and 26.8% of people work from home.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.