Pleasure Point

Families with children are very common here, as children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common than in most other areas.

About 27.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is roughly the same as the Australian average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, and Indian.

Language diversity is high, with 31.8% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the state and national figures. However, only 2.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is strong in this community, with 67.5% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Residents are highly educated, with 69.5% completing Year 12 and 29.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the national average.

Wealth is a defining feature here, with 52.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, far above the state average. The typical family income of $3,367 is also well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 20.5% being well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Childcare and home life are priorities here, as 32.0% of people provide unpaid care for children, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

There are 11 First Nations people living in the area. This small group is far younger than the state average and earns a personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large, with 3.5 people per household, well above the national figure. Most of these are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are very high, with the typical monthly payment well above the national average.

Car use is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. However, working from home is very common, with 45.3% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than the national figure.

The local workforce is active, with 69.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Professionals and managers make up a large part of the local workforce.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools, which is far below the state average.