Red Head

This is a very senior community, with 33.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.8%, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, used by 92.9% of the population. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

About 41.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.9%.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (23.6%), though this is still a little below the national figure. Many residents have completed Year 12, but the rate is far below the state average.

Incomes in Red Head are generally lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,228, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, with 37.1% of people living with a long-term health condition—far above the national average. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as arthritis is the most reported condition.

Volunteering is quite common at 19.1%, well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework each week.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is noticeably younger than the state or national average, with a typical age of 19.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. Couples without children are the most common family type, making up 45.9% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. The area is dominated by separate houses, 80.8% of which have three or more bedrooms.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, as 62.1% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area.

Red Head has seen significant movement recently, with 54.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average.

A smaller proportion of the population is working or looking for work (45.9%) compared to most areas. Those who are employed often work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is considered car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost every home is near a park, there are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.