Oakenden

Children under 15 make up 25.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, and the area has a lower proportion of seniors and people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.2% born here and only 6.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 60.4% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.3%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Household incomes are high, with 31.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income of $2,367 is also well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 22.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Family life is a focus here, as 34.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also high at 18.4%.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 3 people. However, this group has a typical personal income of $1,562, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is well above the national average of 2.5 and is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 87.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, with only 9.1% of households renting, far below the national average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

Oakenden is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for most residents.