Gladstone Park

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. Residents are less likely to be in de facto relationships compared to most areas, and about 17.1% of the population are children under 15.

This is a highly diverse area where 34.4% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Australian, English, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is very high, with 34.9% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas; only 23.9% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the state and national averages.

While many residents have completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures. The area is well-served by schools, with 31 located within 3 km.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the typical personal weekly income at $610. Only 16.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 9.2% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well above the state and national figures and aligns with the older age of the population.

Unpaid care for others is more common than usual, though the proportion of volunteers is among the lowest at this level, falling well below the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, but those residents have a Year 12 completion rate and personal income that are well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than average with 2.6 people per household. There is a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.4% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 42.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

While most people drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes compared to similar places. Transit time to the city is among the highest at 83 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.7% of the population.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average, though the unemployment rate of 7.2% is also a little above the national figure. Many residents work in construction or healthcare.

The area is very walkable, with 96.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or grocery store.