Phoenix Park

The community is notably older than the state and national figures, though it also has a high proportion of children under 15 at 20.8%. About 5.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, at 93.5%, and is far less diverse than the state average. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Residents are much more likely to be religious than the typical Australian, with 71.4% identifying as Christian and only 16.9% reporting no religion.

While a higher number of residents have a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, the 43.3% who finished Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,416 a week, which is well below the state average. However, personal incomes are around the national figure, and 14.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Notably, no residents reported having a mental health condition.

This is a community with a high rate of unpaid care, as 32.8% of people care for children. It also has a much higher share of Defence Force veterans than most areas, at 5.8%.

First Nations residents in this area are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of just 13. They also earn a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Families are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 87.1% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 54.8% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. This is reflected in the fact that 42.9% of workers work from home and no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very settled, with only 13.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 71.4% of the population working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, mining, or as managers.

Phoenix Park is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 0.9. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and groceries.