Chevallum

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 19.1% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the population. While 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half the community (49.9%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42%.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 58.8%. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children and a high average school advantage score.

High-earning households are common, with 30.3% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. Typical household income is $2,016, which is a little above the national figure.

A little more than 7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions, such as asthma and arthritis, affect 28.5% of the population.

Unpaid work is very common here, with 30.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 32.9% caring for children, both of which are far above the national average.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 15, though their typical personal income is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and very few people living alone. About 62.2% of families are couples with children.

Every home is a separate house, and 84.5% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas, with a typical monthly payment of $2,817.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.6% of the population.

More people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is well below the national figure. Common industries include health care, construction, and transport.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.