Givelda

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 51. There are no children under 15 and a very low proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, at 0.0%.

Everyone in this community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and German.

English is the only language used at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3% for those using another language.

More than half of the residents—52.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder of the community is predominantly Christian.

Schooling levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 20.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical personal income being $593. However, 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is about the same as the national average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, at 11.9%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Additionally, 7.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 40.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 12.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 58.8% having children and 32.4% without. The typical household size of 2.5 people is about the same as the national figure.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,076, which is far below the national figure of $1,863. Weekly rent is about the same as the national average at $363.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with only 22.0% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, with a rate of 46.9%, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

Givelda is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.