Nutfield

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 50 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.3%. While children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, the number of people in de facto relationships is much lower than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.2%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 82.3% of the community. While a small number of people use other languages at home, the rate of people speaking little or no English is well below the state and national figures.

About 41.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.5% report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 24.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and education.

Nutfield is a high-income area where 36.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. Similarly, 19.4% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state figure.

About 28.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is typical for its level. Mental health, asthma, and cancer are the most frequently reported conditions.

A high proportion of residents perform unpaid housework, with 35.7% doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the state average. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. There is a high rate of one-parent families (17.4%) and very few people living alone compared to the state average.

Every home in Nutfield is a separate house, and 57.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon at 6.4%, and typical monthly home-loan payments are among the highest for this level.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no residents commuting by public transport. About 25.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national averages.

Only 55.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. Construction is the most common industry, and professionals and managers are the most common occupations.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably sloped.