Croydon

The population is much younger than most areas, with only 10.2% being seniors, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%. De facto relationships are more common here than in most of the country.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 86.5% using it only. Very few people use another language at home, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 44.7% identifying as Christian and 40.5% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 28.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,292, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 18.6% of people, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas. However, volunteers make up 15.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face challenges with an unemployment rate of 33.3% and typical personal incomes far below the national average.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 44.1% of people live alone and 26.4% are in one-parent families, both of which are far above the national average.

Rental properties are common at 41.2%, but costs are very low, with typical weekly rent at just $148. Many residents own their homes outright, and 85.3% live in separate houses.

Cars are the main way to get around, though 13.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. There is no public transport available in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 73.2%, though the unemployment rate is also among the highest at 10.8%. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 97.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While the walkability score is slightly below the state average, there are many amenities available on foot.