Shanes Park

The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 39 and a First Nations population that is well above the national figure of 3.2%. People are less likely to be in de facto relationships here compared to most other areas.

About 25.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, 10.4% of the population has Chinese heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 34.6% of people using another language at home—far above the national figure of 22.3%. This is reflected in the fact that Cantonese is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than across Australia; 55.2% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion are far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 6.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 31.5% completing Year 12. Most qualified residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,531. While a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, very few individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to the state average. Long-term health conditions are most common in the form of arthritis and diabetes.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level, falling well below the national figure. Similarly, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents are more numerous here than in 73% of similar areas. Their typical personal income of $687 is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 55.5% of families.

The area is almost entirely separate houses, with 99.1% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very strong, as 46.5% of residents own their home outright—far above the state average.

Most residents rely on cars, and 32.4% of homes have four or more vehicles. Despite this, 28.4% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the state average at 43.2%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction and agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.