Cannon Creek

The area is far older than most, with 25.3% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 51. Children under 15 make up only 9.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Australian-born residents make up 89.3% of the population, and no one was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 52.0%.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning no residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is common here, with 66.7% of people identifying with the faith. Those with no religion make up 18.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 46.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.6% of the population.

Typical personal income is $537 a week, well below the national figure of $805. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much less common here at 5.3% compared to the national figure of 8.8%. Long-term health conditions affect 26.7% of residents, a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is high here, with 20.3% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 19, and they earn a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. No one in the area lives alone, and 60.4% of households are couples with children.

Large homes are the norm, with 88.5% having three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rent is very low at $195, typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the state average at $1,950.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. About 25.8% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure of 21.0%.

About 32.0% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 46.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Retail trade and health care are the main industries for those employed.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.