Garfield North

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the state and national figures of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 46.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.6% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

A typical resident is less likely to have a university degree than the state average, with 16.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 49.2% have completed Year 12.

The area is quite wealthy, with 34.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. Typical family and personal incomes are also higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy; only 2.1% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than the national average of 5.8%.

Unpaid care is common here, as 14.0% of people provide unpaid care, slightly above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much rarer than in most areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 56.0% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 24.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction or agriculture.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Residents cannot walk to parks, schools, or health services, and most live far from groceries.