Raby

Children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a much younger profile than most areas, with seniors aged 65 and over accounting for only 13.0%.

The community is quite diverse, with 27.5% of people born overseas, a figure about the same as the Australian average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is very high, with 26.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure of 22.3%, and includes speakers of Arabic, Hindi, and Tagalog.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in many other areas; 55.9% of people identify as Christian and 8.7% as Muslim. Those with no religion make up 23.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While many residents have completed Year 12, the 51.4% rate is well below the state average of 58.9%. Only 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,907, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of residents, which is slightly above the state figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 9.4% of the population.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children, at 29.4%, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, only 7.5% of residents volunteer, among the lowest rates for similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level, with 223 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and has a Year 12 completion rate well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and the fact that 61.9% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%. Most people live in separate houses, and 46.8% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

Cars are essential here, as 97.5% of homes own at least one vehicle. While 25.5% of people work from home, very few people—just 1.1%—commute using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level. Common industries for local workers include health care, retail, and construction.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport stop. However, the area is far below the state average for access to health services and has a generally lower walkability score than the state average.