Ramsgate

The population is notably older than the state average, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 22.3% of residents. Conversely, children under 15 represent only 13.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

A strong overseas connection exists here, with 32.7% of people born abroad, well above the Australian average of 27.7%. Greek ancestry is particularly prominent, accounting for 16.1% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 35.8% of residents using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is more religious than most, as the proportion of people reporting no religion is 21.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 64%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 25.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.1% having completed Year 12. This high level of education is reflected in the professional nature of the local workforce.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,803, which is about the same as the state average. Around 24.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.7% of the population, which is about the same as the national average. Those needing help with daily activities are slightly more common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care for children is well below the national figure, which is consistent with the area's older population. However, a higher than average 13.9% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. Their typical personal income of $706 is well above the national figure of $540.

Family sizes are typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. About 25.6% of people live alone, while couples with children make up 57.8% of households.

Housing is more expensive than usual, with typical weekly rents of $550 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,383. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state, as 33.9% of homes are flats or apartments.

Public transport access is excellent, with 11 stops serving the area and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Working from home is also very common, with 33.7% of the workforce doing so.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than average at 60.7%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state figure. Many locals work in health care, construction, or professional roles.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a public transport stop. However, access to groceries is a weak point, as only 41% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a store.