Paddys River

The community is younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 36. It is also far more diverse in identity, as 10.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the state average.

About 15.6% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

Language diversity is high here, with 23.4% of people using a language other than English at home. Arabic is the most common non-English language, spoken by 17.2% of the community.

The area is more religious than the national average, with 60.9% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Schooling levels are high, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. About 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.

Typical personal income is $612 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,874, about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 18.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid work is common here, with 35.4% of people caring for children and 29.2% doing significant housework, both figures being far above the national average.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the area. Their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure, and the typical age is very young at just 1 year.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most are couples with or without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in the area is a separate house. While 34.8% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $975, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Nearly half of all homes have two vehicles, and 28.2% of the workforce works from home.

Paddys River has seen significant movement, with 56% of residents arriving within the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

A very high 81.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many work in construction, public administration, or finance.

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