North Haven

North Haven is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 61 and children under 15 making up only 9.6% of the population. There is also a stronger First Nations presence here than in most similar areas, at 5.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, reflecting a traditional heritage.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community, which is far higher than the national figure. Very few people use another language at home, and only 0.6% speak little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.1% report no religion. This figure for those without a faith is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 27.9% of residents having completed Year 12. A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are very low across the board, with the typical household earning $832 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health struggles are common here, as 45.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the state average. This is reflected in the 9.9% of people who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is higher than usual, with 15.1% of people providing support. There is also a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members, at 5.0%.

The First Nations community is larger than in 85% of similar areas. While the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, typical personal income is lower than the national figure.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per household. This is driven by the fact that 39.0% of people live alone, a rate far above the state average.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.3% of houses owned outright. However, the area has far fewer large homes than the state average, with only 48.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 66.7% of workers driving. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 8.8% work from home.

About 33.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.7% of the population.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, with only 36.1% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is a little above the state average.

The area is quite walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have easy access to health services and groceries, though public transport is further away.