Everton Upper

The community is far older than the national figure, though it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas. About 66% of residents are married, and de facto relationships are much less common than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state figures, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Over half of residents—53.2%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder is mostly Christian.

A higher number of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Over half of residents completed Year 12, which is also below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,485, a little below the national figure. While 24% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the number of individuals earning over $2,000 weekly is lower than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, though those needing help with daily activities are much fewer than the state average. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with volunteering and unpaid care rates far above the national figures. This is consistent with a high number of people providing unpaid care for children.

There are four First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 16, which is far younger than the state average.

Families are the norm here, with 57.9% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone are very rare, and homes typically hold 2.7 people.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, and 66% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 96% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Many homes have several vehicles, with 82% owning two or more cars.

The population is very stable, with only 15.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is also a little above the national average. Many residents work in manufacturing or healthcare.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Outside of a few parks, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.