Manchester Square

The community is far older than the national average, with 48.1% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and no residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 37.0%, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 70.4% of the population. No one in the area speaks another language at home, and none report speaking little or no English.

About 40.7% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Other residents identify as Christian.

Education levels are high, with 76.2% of residents having completed Year 12, which is far above the national average. About a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

This is a wealthy area where the typical personal weekly income is $1,666, far above the national figure of $805. Around 37.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

While 40.7% of residents have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure—no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 40.7% of people volunteering, far above the national rate. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and the typical home has 2.1 people, which is lower than the national average of 2.5.

Housing is expensive here, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $5,400, far above the national figure of $1,863.

The area is very isolated from public transport, with no stops or routes available. Residents face a 58-minute walk to the nearest stop and a 103-minute drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 11.1% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 40.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.