Ormeau

Ormeau is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and far fewer seniors than the state average. Children under 15 make up 25.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

About 22.9% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and New Zealand is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.

English is the main language for 89.2% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 46.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 45.4%.

While 56.1% of residents finished Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher (14.3%) are far fewer than the national average. The area has some of the largest schools in its category.

Typical weekly household income is $2,067, which is a little above the national figure. About 23.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.1% of people, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.5% of residents.

A very high 36.1% of people provide unpaid child care, which is well above the national figure. However, only 11.1% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people in Ormeau have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the national average.

This is a family-focused area where 65.4% of homes are couples with children. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $445, which is a little above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and 45% of homes have two cars. While public transport stops are common and close to homes, only 0.8% of people use these services to commute.

The community is highly mobile, as 48.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.4% of the population.

More people are working or looking for work here (70.2%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries are construction, health care, and retail.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but few are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. The overall walkability score is 4.5, which is slightly below the state average.