Lima South

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.2% of people aged 65 or over. There is also a notably higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.4% born here and only 4.2% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home for 97.2% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 54.2%, which is far above the national and state figures.

While 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal and family incomes are well below those of the state and nation, and the typical personal income is $640 a week.

While very few people need help with daily activities, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national average.

The area has a high rate of volunteers and a much higher proportion of people providing unpaid care or looking after children than most areas.

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

Families with children make up 56.3% of households, and homes are slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 90% of which are detached, and 42% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops in the area and every home owning at least one vehicle.

There has been significant movement into the area recently, with 45.8% of residents moving here within the last five years.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is far below the state and national averages.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.