Waterview Heights

The area is notably older than the state and national average, with 24.8% of people aged 65 and over. About 5.3% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.7% born here. Only 6.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of the population. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main faith for 57.1% of residents. Those with no religion make up 35.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.9% of residents completing Year 12. Just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $582. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average of 25.2%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid work is very common, with 29.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework a week. The area also has a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 4.9%, well above the national figure.

There are 72 First Nations people in the area, and their typical age is 28, which is noticeably older than the national average. The unemployment rate for this group is 12.5%, a little above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Only 13.3% of people live alone, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 92.6% have three or more bedrooms. A high 49.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with 0.0% of residents commuting by public transport. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 41.5% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 53.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, a little above the national average.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.