Iveragh

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for 86.9% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

Faith is more common here than elsewhere, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 62.3%.

Educational attainment is far below the national figure, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 42.1% finished Year 12.

Typical household income is a little above the state figure, though typical family income is well below the national average. Personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a long-term health condition rate that is well below the national figure. About 9% of people have a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is very common here, especially housework and childcare, which are both above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

The First Nations community is small, with just three people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 61 and personal incomes that are far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 47.6% of families are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in townhouses or semi-detached homes with three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and nearly 40% have two.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is well above the national average, though the unemployment rate is also much higher than in most areas. Many people work in manufacturing and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.