Smithtown

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43. There is a strong First Nations presence, as 8.6% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.4% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.9% of the community. Only 1.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 37.6% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the state average but slightly below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 30.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with the typical household earning $1,178 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little more common than the national average, particularly arthritis and mental health issues.

While more people provide unpaid care than in most areas, volunteers are much less common here than in the rest of the state. About 26.7% of the community care for children unpaid.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 11, which is far younger than the national figure. About 13% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language, a rate well above the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. While about 30% of people live alone, the most typical household consists of a couple with children.

Every single home in Smithtown is a separate house. Renting is far less common than in the state, and many people own their homes outright, which helps keep typical mortgage payments well below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, as only 4.5% work from home. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops and is very accessible for those on foot.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or as labourers.

The area is very walkable, with 95.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. While parks and schools are very close, only 2.7% of homes are within 15 minutes of health services, which is far below the state average.