Junction View

Children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most areas, at just 10.0%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.3% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Many residents identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 86.7% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (48.3%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.0%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28.9% of residents completing Year 12. Only 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical personal weekly income of $410, which is far below the national figure of $805. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 11.7% of people needing help with daily activities, well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions affect 31.7% of residents.

Community participation is low, with only 8.2% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 63 years, far older than the national figure of 24 years. Personal income for this group is well below the national average.

A large number of people live alone (36.4%), far above the national figure of 25.6%. However, 69.8% of households are couples with children, and one-parent families are more common than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are separate houses, though typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes 98 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.9%) compared to most areas. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction, with many residents working as technicians or tradespeople.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.