O'Connell

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43, yet it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas. About 1.5% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

O'Connell is very traditional in its roots, with 86.5% of people born in Australia and very few overseas-born residents compared to the state average. Most people here claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

About 60.5% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.5%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in a high school advantage score, though only 55.1% of residents completed Year 12.

This is a very affluent area where typical weekly family income is $2,907, well above the national figure. Roughly 40.8% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy better health than the national average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most areas.

Participation is high, with 21% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. This spirit of help extends to the home, where many more people provide unpaid childcare and housework compared to other areas.

The First Nations community is small, but those residents are far older and earn far more than the state and national averages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Homes here are larger than usual, typically holding 2.9 people. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Every single home in O'Connell is a separate house, and 85.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 4.7% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 100% of homes own at least one vehicle. While there are several bus stops, public transport usage is non-existent and the drive to the city takes over two hours.

The community is stable, with no recent arrivals from overseas. About 36% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is lower than the national trend.

The local workforce is very active, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Professional roles and education are common, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.3%.

O'Connell is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.