Skinners Shoot

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than the national figure. It has a much lower proportion of children under 15 than most areas, but a high number of people in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up 29.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

About 19.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is well below the state and national figures, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A huge majority of residents—63.8%—have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 46.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and there are five schools within 3 km.

Income levels are high, with 37.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical weekly household income is $1,874, which is slightly above the state figure.

Residents enjoy a high level of health, with a long-term health condition rate of 15.4%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also more frequent than in most areas.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, and they are far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 6.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and 50% of families are couples with children. No one-parent families live here.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. While 51.4% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $3,033, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 25.9% of residents work from home, which is higher than most similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.4% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 27.6%, and the unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.