Chuwar

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 20.2% of the population and seniors aged 65 and over far below the national figure at 10.8%. About 3.0% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. While 4.9% of people use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is split, with 48.3% identifying as Christian and 44.9% reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.

Education levels are strong, with 61.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

This is a high-earning area where typical household incomes are well above the national figure. About 30.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far exceeding the state average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of residents. Overall, 31.9% of the population lives with a long-term health condition.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 33.9% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. Additionally, 6.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17. This group has a much higher typical personal income than the national figure and a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home and 62.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 95.2% being separate houses and 93.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than in the state or nation.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 64.4% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

Movement into the area is steady, with 38.2% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

A high proportion of adults—72.7%—are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles within health, construction and education.

The suburb is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 28.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and there are no public transport stops within a short walk.