Oakville

The area is older than most, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. A little over 16% of the population are children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 82.4% of people. While 13.3% use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

The community is more religious than most, with 71.1% identifying as Christian and only 20.6% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Oakville is a wealthy area where 36.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income is also well above the national average.

Residents generally report better health than others, with mental health conditions affecting 5.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

A higher than usual 27.6% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

There are 33 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national average of 2.5.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 52.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 94.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is highly reliant on cars, and nearly 83% of homes have two or more vehicles. While 28.7% of people work from home, no one commutes by public transport.

This is a stable community where only 22.2% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Construction is a major employer, with 22.3% of the workforce in this industry.

Oakville is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.