Palmvale

The community is younger than most similar areas, with 21.1% of people being children under 15. It is also a place where de facto relationships are very common, occurring far more often than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.6% were born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

While most people speak English, 10.5% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This includes a small number of Punjabi speakers.

More than half of the population (53.7%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Palmvale is well-qualified, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and 54.3% of residents completed Year 12.

The area is relatively wealthy, as 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the state average. The typical personal weekly income is $850, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (24.2%) or needing help with daily activities (3.2%).

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 42.9% of people caring for children, far above the state figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

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

Homes are typically larger than average, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and none are rented. Because ownership is so high, mortgage payments are much lower than the national typical figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Residents are relatively settled, with 27.4% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures. Many residents work as managers or in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Palmvale is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.