Upper Plenty

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. It is a child-friendly community, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language here, though 8.7% of people use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.8% have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to most similar areas.

Incomes are generally strong, with 16.5% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical family weekly income is $2,125, about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthy; the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas, and mental health conditions are well below the national average.

More people here do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week than in most similar areas, though the proportion of unpaid carers is much lower than usual.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families are common here, and homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.7 people per household. Most homes are occupied by couples with children.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 89.8% having three or more bedrooms. A striking 52.0% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning a vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. About 25.9% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 20.3% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in construction, retail, and healthcare. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, a little below the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.