Crawford

Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is notably diverse in its heritage, with First Nations residents far more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English or Irish. The proportion of people born overseas is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the main language for the vast majority of residents. While more people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. This trend is reflected in the low number of adults with a bachelor degree.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $1,625, which is well below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national average.

Volunteering is very high here at 21.5%, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid child care compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 15. While household incomes for this group are well above the state average, typical personal incomes are among the lowest in the region.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 50.7% of families.

Every single home in Crawford is a separate house. While renting is more common than in similar areas, a significant 37.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Not a single home is without a motor vehicle.

The community has seen a high influx of new arrivals, with 30.4% of residents arriving from overseas—a figure far above the national average.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a higher-than-average proportion of full-time workers. Many residents work in manufacturing, food services, and retail.

Crawford is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, parks, or health services, though some can reach a school.