Streatham

The community has an older profile, with the typical resident aged 44 and 27.8% being seniors, which is far above the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 79.1% born here and only 4.4% born overseas, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 85.4% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

More than half of the population (53.8%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.1%, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often practical, with the most common being certificates in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,083 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and a typical personal weekly income is $541.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 34.2% reporting a long-term condition—well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 7% of people who need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 25.4% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, as 5.7% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families are the main household type, with 62.1% being couples with children. About 30.9% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Every single home in Streatham is a separate house, and 94.5% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low at a typical $150 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest in the region at $780.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 35.6% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is quite stable, as only 24.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 52.5% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 48.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.