Blantyre

The area is much older than the national figure, with 25.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.6%, which is far below the 18.2% national average.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.8%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, German, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 98.1% of the population, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

Christianity is the main religion for 68.5% of residents, while 33.3% report no religion, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical personal weekly income of $488 and no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 35.2% of residents, which is well above the national average of 27.7%, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 21.3% of residents providing such support.

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

Most people live as couples with children (55.3%) or without children (36.2%), and very few people live alone compared to the national average.

Every home is a separate house, and 81% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport and 32% of workers operating from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 20.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 68%, well above the national figure of 58.9%, and there is no unemployment in the area.

Blantyre is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or transport stops within a 15-minute walk.