Fairy Dell

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, the area is distinctive for its high proportion of de facto relationships, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 3.2%, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include English and Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This means there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.6%, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.6% completing Year 12, both far below the national average. Common qualifications are in engineering and agriculture.

Typical household income is $1,812 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, the area has very few high earners, with only 8.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported at 11.8%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the area has a very low number of people needing help with daily activities, well below the state average.

There is a high level of unpaid domestic work here, with 38.2% of people caring for children and 34.2% doing significant housework, both far above national figures. However, only 9.2% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which helps explain why 58.7% of families are couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. While few homes are owned outright, typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and a very long drive time to the city. Most households own multiple vehicles, and 21.4% of workers work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry for 46.4% of workers. A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.