Myrtle Park

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 23.5% of residents being children under 15. This contrasts with a very small senior population, as those aged 65 and over make up only 7.8% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, though about 9.8% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. However, 13.7% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas.

The community is strongly religious, with 80.4% identifying as Christian. Only 9.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. However, 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly personal income is $612, which is well below the national figure of $805. Typical household income is also far below the state and national averages at $899 per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. The rate of long-term health conditions is also much lower than most areas at 17.6%.

Community spirit is high, with 31.6% of people volunteering. This goes along with a very high rate of unpaid work, as 42.1% of people care for children and 34.2% do significant housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. The vast majority of households are couples with children, accounting for 84.8% of the community.

Mortgage costs are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,500. In contrast, typical weekly rent is very low at just $80, which is far below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, though 50.0% of people work from home—a rate far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is very stable, with only 16.0% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 73.1% of the workforce. While 68.4% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.