Reedy Swamp

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 17.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

English is the only language used at home, with 94.8% of residents speaking it exclusively. This is far below the national and state figures for people using other languages.

More than half of the community (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, though slightly below the state average.

Household incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures. The typical household earns $1,416 a week, and only 10% of homes earn $3,000 or more weekly.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are slightly more common than the national average, with asthma being the most frequent.

This is a very active community where 39.2% of people volunteer, far above the national rate. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is well below the state and national averages.

Families tend to be larger, with 65.3% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, there are more people per home than in most similar areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 43.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure. However, homes are typically smaller, with 56.7% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 22.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

While 63.3% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is very low at 28.3%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is reflected in a walkability score of 0.0.