Fifteen Mile

The community is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 26 and no residents aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, sitting well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.8%, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no one using another language or speaking little to no English. This is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 78.4%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 32.4%, which is well below the national figure.

While only 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree—far below the national average—the area has a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 72.7%.

Typical weekly incomes are among the highest at this level, with family incomes at $4,083 and personal incomes at $1,312, both far above state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Long-term health conditions are also well below the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 46.7% of people caring for children—far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 86.1% of families. Consequently, homes are large, with 3.6 people per dwelling, which is well above the national average.

Housing costs are high, with typical weekly rents at $575 and monthly home loans at $2,080, both of which are above the national and state figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive to the city takes 94 minutes, and most people commute by car.

The community is highly mobile, with 66.7% of residents having moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Workforce participation is very high at 83.3%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in construction, manufacturing, or retail.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.