Flagstone

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 30, far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 27.9% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. While 5.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 55.7%, which is far above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.7%.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 9.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,073, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of people. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 38.2% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Couples with children make up 66.5% of families, and very few people live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 96.6% having three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and very few are owned outright compared to the state average.

Most people rely on cars, with 70.8% driving to work and 99.3% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Only 0.6% of residents commute using public transport.

The area is seeing significant growth, as 49.4% of people have moved here in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 69.6%. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure, with many working in health, construction, and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.