Upper Orara

The typical resident is 45, making the area older than both the state and national figures. It is also a place with more children under 15 and a higher number of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 83.7% of the community. While 8.1% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

A large part of the community has no religious affiliation, at 46.5%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 19.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in most similar areas. However, the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 46.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,739, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is a little below the national average at $670.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.7% of residents, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition mentioned.

The area has a high rate of unpaid care, with 15.2% of people providing such support. This is well above the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations people make up 3.5% of the population. This community is notable for its language preservation, as 10.0% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 60.8% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.8% of dwellings being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 82.4% have three or more bedrooms.

Every single home in the area has a motor vehicle, and 0% of residents commute by public transport. This total reliance on cars is reflected in the fact that there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare at 2.6%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 51.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.