Monkland

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 also make up a higher share of the community than in most similar areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high number of residents report having no religion at 45.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 39.5%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,111 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 37% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.4% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care and housework rates are around the middle for similar areas, though volunteering is lower than in most other places.

The First Nations community faces significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 23.5%, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families are very common at 29.5%, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, at 31.1%.

Most people live in separate houses, and while rent is well below the national figure at $280 a week, 34% of households are renting, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are heavily dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport, despite there being a high number of bus stops in the area.

The area has seen significant movement, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Job activity is much lower than most areas, with only 52% of adults working or looking for work. Labouring and community service are the most common occupations.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, though most are close to parks and bus stops.