Stonequarry

Seniors make up 55.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. The community is older than most similar areas, and 85.7% of residents are married, while de facto relationships are much more common here than elsewhere in the state.

The population is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the primary faith for 73.5% of the community. No residents identify as having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 57.1% of people completing Year 12. About 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is slightly below the state average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,089. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.

Help with daily activities is needed by 11.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 38.1% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. There is also a very high rate of unpaid housework and a notable number of former Defence Force members.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

More than half of all households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. This helps explain why there are 2.6 people per home, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,889, which is about the same as the national figure. Residents typically have slightly more room, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 13.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are either working or looking for work at 71.4%, which is far above the state and national averages.

Stonequarry is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.