Amberley

The population is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 and seniors making up very small proportions of the community. Most residents have never been married, and the typical age is only 23.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 3.9% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language used at home, and the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is low, and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area is well-served by schools, with 11 within 3km.

Personal incomes are far above the national figure, though typical household incomes are well below. About 20.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

The community is very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions occurring far less often than in the rest of Australia.

A striking 48.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the national average. Rates of volunteering and unpaid care are among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is highly qualified and employed, with a 75% Year 12 completion rate and 0% unemployment.

The area consists almost entirely of single-person households, with 79.3% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical home holds only 1.4 people.

Rentals are very common here, and the typical weekly rent of $107 is far below the national figure. Very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, and 10.3% of homes have no vehicle, which is higher than most areas. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops in the area.

The community is quite mobile, as 45.1% of residents moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is dominated by public administration and safety, which accounts for 94.7% of jobs. Full-time employment is very high at 86.3%, and there is no unemployment.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, shops, or health services.