Greenbank

Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Conversely, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national figure at 12.9%.

About 23.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

Around 12.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is less common here than in the rest of the country, with 43.7% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Year 12 completion is much higher than in most similar areas at 56.4%. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

Greenbank is quite wealthy, with 28.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical family weekly incomes are also much higher than most similar areas.

Health trends here are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.5% with a mental health condition.

Unpaid childcare is a major feature of the community, with 31.2% of people providing this care, which is well above the national average. In contrast, volunteer rates are much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents in Greenbank fare well, with an unemployment rate of 4.3% that is well below the national figure. Their typical personal and household incomes are also well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. This is well above the national average and consistent with the high number of families with children.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 98.3% of dwellings. Large homes are the norm, with 93.7% of houses having three or more bedrooms, though typical mortgage payments are higher than most areas.

Car use is essential, as 81.5% of homes have two or more vehicles. While there are more public transport stops than in many similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than usual.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Employment is strong, with 67.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in construction, health, or retail.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, with only 10.8% of houses within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.