Cedar Vale

The community is quite young, with a typical age of 37 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 10.4% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with European roots primarily cite English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Only 14.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.7% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents (51.7%) report having no religion, which is far above the national and state figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.6%.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with 45.7% holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 10.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

The area is wealthy, with a typical weekly household income of $2,261, well above the state average. About 26% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure much higher than most areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.7% of residents. Around 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Childcare is a major focus, with 33.2% of people providing unpaid care for children, well above the national average. However, only 10.7% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. This group has a typical household income of $2,250, which is well above the national figure, though unemployment is a little above the national average at 14.1%.

Homes are typically large, with 3.2 people per household and very few people living alone. Couples with children make up 67.4% of families, which helps explain why household sizes are among the highest at this level.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 95.7% having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and renting is very uncommon at just 7.9%.

Life here revolves around the car, as 69.1% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. Nearly all homes have at least two vehicles, and only 0.7% have none.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working life is strong, with 70% of adults working or looking for work, much higher than most areas. Construction and health care are the most common industries for the 62.9% who work full-time.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.