Orrvale

The typical resident is far older than the state and national average at 50 years. This is reflected in the age structure, where children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

While 74.7% of people were born in Australia, 17.1% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. Italian and English ancestries are common, alongside a significant Indian-born population.

About 22.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Punjabi and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 56.2% identifying as Christian. Only 21.3% of residents report no religion, a figure that is far below the national and state averages.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is a little below the national figure. Only 6.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of residents, which is a little above the state average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.3% of the community.

Unpaid care for others is very common here, with 16.5% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents make up 3.1% of the population, which is a little above the state average. Their personal income is far above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $933.

Family life is dominated by couples, with 61.3% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are very rare here, making up only 5.2% of households.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 50% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the state figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 24.9% moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals make up a large 31.2% of the population, which is far above the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61%. People mostly work in agriculture, construction, and health care, with managers being the most common occupation.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, or health services.