Jones Hill

The community is younger than most similar areas, with 21.1% of the population being children under 15. Around 3.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.1%), and those born overseas make up 11.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.4% of people at home. Only 3.4% of residents use another language, a figure that is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 47.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.2% of the population.

About 50.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.6% of adults.

The typical weekly family income is $1,719, which is a little below the national figure of $2,120. Personal weekly incomes are around the national figure, with a typical amount of $748.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities here compared to most areas, at 7.6%. Long-term health conditions affect 30.1% of the population, with arthritis being the most common.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.8% of people providing care, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children (29.1%).

There are 42 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations community is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 22.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home, which is higher than most similar areas. Over half of all households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 95.9% having three or more bedrooms and 98.6% being separate houses. About 35.3% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

Cars are essential, as 70.8% of people drive to work and the commute to the city takes 110 minutes. Only 0.8% of residents use public transport for their commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 55.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries for residents include health care and social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.