Palm Grove

The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident being 52. Children under 15 make up only 8.1% of the population, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 16.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 83.7% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 58.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.8% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $928 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 18.6% of residents.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 47, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. Most households consist of couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Every home in the area is a separate house.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and 0% of homes without a vehicle. About 21.7% of people work from home.

The community 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 54.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Palm Grove is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.