Grandchester

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 18.4% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, and 18.0% are children under 15.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 73.7% born here and only 8.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language, with 79.4% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 1.9% use another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 37.0% of residents identify as Christian, while 36.6% report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.3% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,687 a week, about the same as the state average. However, personal income is a little below the national figure, with the typical person earning $685 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 12.0%, well above the national figure of 8.8%.

This area has a high number of people providing unpaid care at 15.4%, well above the national average. Additionally, 5.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure, household income for this group is well above the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is mostly stable, with 39.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is uncommon, with only 14.8% of households renting.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.7% owning two and 24.5% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent overseas arrivals.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.9%. Those employed are most commonly found in health care, construction, and manufacturing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2, far below the state average of 5.0. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.