Corndale

Corndale is far older than most areas, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 6.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 75.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 58.6%.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 67.2% of people identifying as Christian. Only 13.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, and no residents hold a bachelor degree or higher. Around 36.7% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,275 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported more often than the national average.

Unpaid care is very common, with 20% of people providing such support, among the highest for this level. This is consistent with the high number of seniors and those needing help with daily activities.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Families with children make up 56.8% of households, while 23.8% of people live alone. This is about the same as the national figure.

Every home in Corndale is a separate house, and 57.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available and every home owning at least one vehicle. A high 30.8% of workers operate from home.

The population is very stable, with only 17.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 84.6%, far above the national average. Local jobs are spread across agriculture, construction, and health care.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.