Silverdale

Silverdale is noticeably younger than the state average, with 22.7% of residents being children under 15. This young profile is reflected in the low proportion of seniors, who make up only 10.7% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. People of Australian and English ancestry are the most common groups here.

English is the primary language for 88.7% of the community. While 8.3% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 67.4%. People with no religion make up 26.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Qualifications in this area are far below state levels, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 43.9% completed Year 12.

The area is very prosperous, with a typical weekly household income of $2,654, which is well above the national figure. About 38.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (3.6%) or living with long-term health conditions compared to most areas.

There is a high level of unpaid care here, with 33.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. However, only 9.8% of residents volunteer.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. This community sees much higher household incomes and lower unemployment rates (5.2%) compared to the state and nation.

Homes are large, with a typical 3.3 people per household and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 71.5% of families.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which account for 99.3% of homes. Most of these are large, with 95.8% having three or more bedrooms, though mortgage payments are typically high at $2,600 a month.

Cars are essential here, as 52.6% of people drive to work and almost every home has a motor vehicle. While there are many bus stops, only 0.2% of residents use public transport to commute.

The area is relatively stable, although 35.6% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at just 1.1%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (70.9%), which is far above the state average. Many locals work in construction, education, or health care.

Silverdale is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents can walk to groceries, schools, or health services within 15 minutes.