Horfield

Residents are far older than the national average, with 22.6% aged 65 and over. This contributes to a low proportion of children, who make up only 8.6% of the population.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 94.6% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 47.3% of the community report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are far below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,042 a week and no households earning $3,000 or more.

The area has a low rate of daily assistance needs at 0.0%, and long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 16.7%, although far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 4.3% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of just 4 years.

Living arrangements are unusual, with a very high 33.3% of people living alone and a low 5.3% of one-parent families.

Every home in Horfield is a separate house, though rental rates are well above the state average at 33.3% and typical weekly rents are far lower at $183.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 41.7% of workers are among the highest in the region for working from home.

The community is very stable, with only 20.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, though full-time employment is lower than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.