Park Ridge South

The typical resident here is 46, which is far older than the state and national figures of 38. This older profile is reflected in the age structure, where over a third of the population are adults aged 45 to 64.

People born overseas make up 21.7% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 12% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.9%, while 39.4% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 46.1% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state and national figures at $1,965. About 24.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.5% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most similar areas.

There are 57 First Nations people in the area, and they have a much higher typical household income than the state or national figures. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 17.4%, which is well above the national rate.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, which is among the highest for this level. This is consistent with the fact that 58.6% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 96.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 13.1% of households renting.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with 64.1% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.2%. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and retail.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.