Calvert

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. A high proportion of people are in de facto relationships, sitting well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 10.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

Religion is common here, with only 32.1% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most frequent affiliation at 43.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,765 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.4% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. About 5.6% of people need help with daily activities, a figure slightly higher than most areas.

A high 4.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas. Conversely, volunteers make up 10.8% of the population, well below the national figure.

First Nations people in the area are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 34. Their typical personal income is $1,071, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families make up 21.5% of households, which is well above the national average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 34.5% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here at 9.7%, far below the national average of 30.6%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 80% of households have three or more bedrooms.

The population is relatively stable, with 31% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is a little above the national average at 6.5%. Only 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

Calvert is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.