Nankin

Nankin has a notably young population for its region, with children under 15 making up 28.4% of residents, which is far above the national figure. At the same time, seniors aged 65 and over are well above the state and national averages at 20.5%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.2% born here and only 4.5% born overseas, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the main language for 85.2% of residents. While 6.3% use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 66.5% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average at 22.7%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and only 38.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,699, which is about the same as the state figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average at 10.8%.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.7% of residents.

Residents are very active in their local community, with 19% volunteering and 15.3% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average. A high proportion of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations person is 23 years old and earns a weekly personal income of $2,250, which is far above the national figure.

Homes in Nankin tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. This is higher than most areas, and 59.6% of households are couples with children.

Every home in Nankin is a separate house, and 40% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is very affordable at a typical weekly cost of $225, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Only 9.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.1%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health care, or retail trade.

Nankin is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.