Panton Hill

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 48. Children under 15 make up only 15% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.2% of the population, far below the 27.7% seen across Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community reports no religion at 58.6%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.5%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. School completion is also high, as 62.1% of residents finished Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $2,367, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. This wealth is reflected in the 35.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure far above the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are few at 2.5%, which is well below the national figure. However, 9.7% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.4% of people giving their time, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more frequent than usual, at 27.8%.

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $2,500, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Family life is central to the area, as 61.3% of households consist of couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 99.4% of homes being detached. Home ownership is high, as 44.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Public transport is virtually non-existent, with zero people commuting by it and no transit stops in the area. This makes the community highly car-dependent, though 29.1% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 3.8%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 66.6%. The unemployment rate is low at 2.7%, with many residents working in construction, health, and education.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.