Cornishtown

The community is far older than the national average, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 4.3% of the population, which is far below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 88.3% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 46.8% of people identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 37.2%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 22.6%, though this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 43.0%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,125, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 23.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is slightly higher than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.0% of people living with a long-term condition. People needing help with daily activities are also a little above the state average at 8.5%.

Volunteering is very high, with 39.3% of residents helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state average at 20.2%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are generally smaller with only 2.2 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families here, and 28.2% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 41.0%, and 76.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 69.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Unemployment is remarkably low at 0.0%.

Cornishtown is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.