Muirlea

Residents here are far older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 27.6% of the population. Conversely, children under 15 are well below the national figure at just 14.4%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born at 90.2%, which is far below the national average of 27.7% for overseas births. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 37.9% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

While 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the number of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure at 38.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,474, which is a little below the national figure. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 36.2% of people. Arthritis and diabetes are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is very high at 27.7%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 54. They also earn a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the national figure.

Most households consist of couples, with 51% having children and 39.2% without. One-parent families are well below the national average at 8.4%.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost all dwellings are separate houses, and 86.6% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 19.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Common industries for the workforce include construction and other services.

Muirlea is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and public transport.