Baringhup

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 56. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.1% were born overseas, which is far below the 27.7% national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 95.7% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 47.0%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,111 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

The community is very active in volunteering, with 21.8% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 35.9% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Typical homes are small, with just 2.1 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 60.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the community is currently renting.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and about 25.9% of workers work from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.7% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Only 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and construction.

Baringhup is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.