Ryhope

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 49. Interestingly, there are no children under 15 living here, and de facto relationships are far more common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common among those with overseas roots.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This is far below the national average, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.7%, which is well above the national figure. Other residents are primarily Christian.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average of 26.3%. However, 56.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical personal weekly incomes are far below the national figure of $805, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week. In contrast, typical family incomes are about the same as the national average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 51.4% of people, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, with 25% of people providing care, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend a high amount of time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community in Ryhope is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 48. Their median personal income is also far above both the state and national figures.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most households are couples with children, who make up 64.3% of families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the national average of $1,863. Despite this, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. It is a long trip to the city, taking 112 minutes by car.

About 34.3% of the population has moved house in the last five years, which is a higher rate than in most similar areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, yet the unemployment rate is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in manufacturing or community services.

Ryhope is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.