Bright

The community is notably older, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a much smaller proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.3% of people. While 7.0% use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 53.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.1%.

The area has a higher rate of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, although this is still well below the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,352 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, nearly 10% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than in most similar areas.

People needing help with daily activities are fewer here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate a little above the national average, with arthritis being the most common.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.9% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high engagement sits alongside a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, and 65% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. This is linked to the older population, as 30.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 45.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are well below the national average at a typical $300 a week.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 10.6% of people walk to work. Working from home is relatively common at 20.6%.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population.

Employment is concentrated in accommodation and food services. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a high number of amenities per resident. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, far fewer are within walking distance of public transport compared to the state average.