Cobblebank

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 29 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 32.0%. Seniors are rare here, making up just 2.4% of the population.

Born overseas residents make up 48.4% of the community, a figure far above the state and national averages. Indian and Australian are the most common ancestries, with a quarter of all residents born in India.

Language diversity is very high, with 55.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 26.0% of the population.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 19.3% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity, other religions, and Hinduism are the most prevalent faiths.

Educational attainment is high, with 72.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national average. About 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household and personal incomes are a little above the national figures. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national levels.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 14.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 42.4% of people caring for children, far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of families with young children.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 19. While household income is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is higher than most areas at 15.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household and a high percentage of couples with children. Only 11.7% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.

The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, while 32.6% of households rent, which is well above the state average.

Cars are essential for most, with 61.6% of workers driving to work and 50.9% of homes having two vehicles. Public transport use is very low, though 59.4% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of a stop.

Cobblebank is a major destination for new residents, with 81.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is matched by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and 64.5% are employed full-time. However, the unemployment rate is also much higher than the national figure at 8.5%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.