Strathtulloh

Strathtulloh is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 29 and a very small senior population of only 2.6%. Children under 15 make up 29.4% of the community, which is far above the national average of 18.2%.

The community is highly diverse, with 47.1% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, Indian, English and Filipino.

Multiculturalism is reflected in the home, where 53.6% of people use a language other than English, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with only 20.1% of residents reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well qualified; 72.9% have completed Year 12, and 32.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above national figures.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,188, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

The population is generally very healthy, with only 14.5% of people having a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%.

Many residents are parents, with 41.1% caring for children unpaid, far above the national average of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in other areas at 7.8%.

There are 32 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 22, which is a little younger than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. Very few people live alone, at only 9.6%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 96.1% having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and very few are owned outright (7.6%).

Cars are essential for most, though 20.9% of people work from home. Public transport use for commuting is 3.3%, slightly higher than the national average.

Strathtulloh is a major hub for new arrivals, with 81.8% of residents moving in during the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 75.3%, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.