Melville

The community is far older than the national figure, with 20.3% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 20.9%, which is far above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

While 10.9% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the state and national averages. Everyone in the community speaks English to some level.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 34.4% have no religion, a figure that is a little above the state average.

Education levels are very high, with 42.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Many of these qualifications are in engineering and health.

The area is very wealthy, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,274, which is well above the national figure. About 22.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. However, no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 24.0% volunteering and 44.0% spending 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present have a typical personal income and age that are far above the state and national averages.

Most households consist of couples, with 59.1% being couples without children. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and no one is renting. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common, with 40.9% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 12.3% of people moving house in the last five years, among the lowest rates for its level.

Full-time employment is high at 63.6%, and there is no unemployment. Most residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health care, manufacturing, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.