Cannon Valley

Children under 15 make up 24.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 39, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas births (15.1%) are fewer than in the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.9% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

A high proportion of residents have no religion (46.3%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 44.9%.

More than half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national average.

Typical household income is $2,440 a week, well above the state and national figures. About 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate (18.3%) that is far below the state average. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid child care (33.8%), which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

First Nations residents are typically younger than those in the state or nation, with a median age of 20 and a median personal income that is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, and typical weekly rents are well above the state average.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with no homes without a vehicle. Most people drive to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.9% of people having moved in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is much more common here (72.7%) than in most areas. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.