Riverlea

This is a very old community; the typical resident is 62, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 34.4% of the population, and there are no children under 15 living here.

About 25% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English (53.1%), Australian (34.4%) and Irish (12.5%).

English is the only language used at home here, and no one reported speaking little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

A high number of people report having no religion (59.4%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.4% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $962, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 43.8% of people, although no one requires help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteering (24.2%) and a significant number of former Defence Force members (9.7%), both figures far above the national average.

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

Homes in Riverlea are small, with only 1.8 people per home, among the lowest for similar areas.

The area has very low density, with only 0.60 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,265, well below the national figure.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

About 31.3% of the population moved here in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 51.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.