Laidley Heights

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 21.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, and 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 80.3% were born here. Among those with an overseas connection, English is the most common ancestry at 40.6%, while those born overseas make up 14.1% of the population.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population, 51.9%, identify as Christian. Another 38.5% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 41% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly personal income of $596, which is well below the national figure. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.4% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care (18%) and 25.9% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. Additionally, 6.4% of the community served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are 44 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 35, which is far older than the state average of 23. Only 33.3% completed Year 12.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up 50.8% of families, while those living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state.

Separate houses make up 98.8% of all dwellings, and 89.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent (9.6%), and 38.6% of homes are owned outright.

Car dependence is total, with no one commuting by public transport and 99.2% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Only 8.9% of people work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.9% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (51.5%) compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.