Tatton

Families with children are very common here, with 21.8% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40 years old, and 57% of adults are married.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 84.9% of the community. Around 12.1% use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still far below the state average.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 70.9%. Only 22.5% of people report having no religion, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are significantly higher than the national figure, with a typical household earning $2,337 a week. About 18.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

About 28.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, slightly higher than most areas.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 33.3% of people providing unpaid care for children. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.8% of residents having served, well above the state average.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17, and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most are couples with children, making up 67.6% of all families.

The area is dominated by large homes, as 91.3% have three or more bedrooms and 89.1% are separate houses. About 38.4% of these homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, with 73.8% of people driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and 46.7% have two.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.6% of the population.

Employment is very strong, with 69.2% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%. Many residents work as professionals in health or education.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.