Pleystowe

Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. While the typical resident is 40, the community has a balanced age structure with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 10.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 84.4% of residents. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 64.4% of people identifying as Christian. Only 21.5% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has a high number of trade qualifications, with nearly half of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. However, the rate of people with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,050, which is much higher than most similar areas. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 17% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with a long-term health condition rate that is well below the state and national figures. About 6.7% of people have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, as 32.2% of people care for children and 30.1% do significant housework—both figures are well above the national average.

First Nations residents in the area are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of just 6 years. Their household income is also far above the national average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 56.4% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, a figure far above the state average. Many of these are large, with 82.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and nearly 40% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.2%, far above the national average. Many residents work in mining, manufacturing, or as technicians and tradespeople.

Pleystowe is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.