Newlyn North

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. About 20% of the population are children under 15, and those in de facto relationships are well above the national figure at 20.2%.

Most of the 230 residents were born in Australia, with English and Irish ancestry being common. Only 9.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. While a slightly higher than average proportion of people use another language at home, nobody in the area speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents, 55.2%, report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

About 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. The most common qualifications are Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly personal income is $828, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the typical weekly household income of $1,562 is a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of people. Conversely, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than usual at 3.5%.

This is a highly active community, with 21.6% of people volunteering—well above the national average. There is also a very high number of former Defence Force members at 5.9%.

First Nations people make up 3% of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 14, and typical personal incomes are far below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.6% of households. About 47.2% of homes are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 94.2% of homes being detached. Renting is far less common than elsewhere in the state, with only 12.8% of households renting.

Every home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle, and 57.7% of workers drive to work. While there are many public transport stops relative to the population, nobody uses them to commute.

The community has seen significant movement, with 47.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. There are no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.9%. The local workforce is largely employed in agriculture, construction, and retail.

Newlyn North is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.