Pelton

The community is quite young and diverse, with children under 15 making up 22.0% of the population. First Nations people represent 11.0% of residents, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (3.7%), and no one reported speaking little or no English.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 40.2% report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12 and just 4.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,562. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.8% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is a significant part of local life, as 31.3% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly. There is also a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 5.9%.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. This population is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 9 years.

Family structures vary, and the area has a very high rate of one-parent families at 22.7%. Typical homes hold about 2.5 people.

Every home in Pelton is a separate house. While 40.0% are owned outright, others face higher-than-average rents, typically around $310 a week.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 34.4% owning three.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the state and national rates.

Unemployment is high at 11.9%, well above the national figure. Many of those who work are employed in construction, manufacturing, or retail.

Pelton is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. While most homes are near a bus stop, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.