Lower Norton

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While seniors make up 18.2% of the population, children under 15 are slightly more common here than across Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 88.1% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home for 91.9% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national averages.

Lower Norton is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are well above the national figure. High earners are common, with 43.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. The number of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 29.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 58.6% of families.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Renting is very rare at 5.1%, while 37.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, as there are no stops or routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 22% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are plentiful with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or health care, and 68.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though some residents can reach a park.