Blackwood

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 47. It also has a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas, at 17.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.1% of people. While 7.2% use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 27.6%.

A huge 64.3% of residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9% and among the highest for its area type.

This is a highly qualified community; 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 62.5% finished Year 12, both of which are well above national figures.

Typical household income is $1,424 a week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. About 17.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report more long-term health conditions than most areas, at 32.6%. Mental health conditions are particularly more common here, affecting 13.2% of the population.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 24.9%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a much higher presence of Defence Force veterans than in most similar areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with 0 residents recorded in the most recent census.

Many people live alone here, making up 41.0% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.0 people.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.4%), and 37.9% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 9.9% of homes.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops in the area. However, 28.4% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure of 21.0%.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Those who are working are often in construction, public administration, or health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. While many can walk to a park or groceries, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.