Conondale

The population is notably older than most areas, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 22.0%, well above the national figure of 17.2%. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 58.8%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest rates for areas of this type.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Most residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally low; the typical weekly household income is $1,194, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 7.4% of people need help with daily activities, a figure much higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most similar places.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 23.0% volunteering, which is well above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most areas.

The First Nations community consists of 16 people. Their typical personal income of $599 is a little above the national figure of $540.

Family structures vary, with one-parent families making up 16.4%, which is much higher than in most areas. About 26.1% of people live alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. However, homes here are smaller than usual, with 68.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with zero public transport stops and no one commuting by public transport. Consequently, 25.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low at 2.0%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 52.3% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is a little above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.4. Most homes are far from basic amenities, with none located within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.