Vincentia

The community is far older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 50 and nearly 29% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up a smaller share of the population than in most other areas.

While 18.5% of people were born overseas—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

Most residents speak only English at home, though 7.8% use another language, which is higher than in most similar areas. Very few people here speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.3%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.2%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion is well below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,550, which is a little below the state and national figures. About 19.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.

Community spirit is high, with a volunteer rate well above the national average. Notably, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is among the highest at this level.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.3% of the population. The community is distinctive for having a 0.0% unemployment rate among First Nations people, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a higher-than-average number of people living alone, at 27.3%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 87.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.5% of workers driving to work. Only 0.2% of people commute via public transport, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.5% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.3% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 52.1%. The most common industries for those employed are public administration and safety, and health care.

While nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the overall walkability score is below the state average. Many residents live far from schools and grocery stores.