Sailors Gully

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 45. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (7.7%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. While 5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 54.1%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 36.3% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.6% of the population.

Typical personal weekly income is $663, which is a little below the national figure of $805. Only 2.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.6% of people having a long-term health condition and 13.7% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far above national levels.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 18.7% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $774, which is well above the national figure of $540.

One-parent families are very common, making up 23.7% of households, which is far above the state average of 13.3%. About 27.1% of residents live alone.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.3%). While the typical weekly rent of $290 is well below the national figure, 37.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles to manage the long commute to the city.

Movement into the area is steady, with 34% of people moving in over the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national figure at 50.1%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and construction.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9, far below the state average of 6.4. Most essential services, such as groceries and health care, are not within a 15-minute walk.