Pentland Hills

The community is far older than the state or national average, with the typical resident aged 49. Children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.4%), and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (46.2%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average of 26.3%. Many residents hold certificates III or IV, and about half have completed Year 12.

Income levels are high, with 43.1% of households earning over $3,000 a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household earns $1,958 weekly, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31% of residents. However, mental health conditions are much less common than the national average, at just 2.5%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in the state and nation, at 29.5%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with 0 people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per home. Family life is central here, as 58.8% of households consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.1% having three or more bedrooms. Notably, 56.9% of homes are owned outright, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has a motor vehicle. Many households own four or more vehicles.

The community is very settled, with only 12.6% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.7%) compared to the national average. Common industries include construction and education, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.8%.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though many residents live near a park.