Regency Downs

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 84.1% born here, which is far below the state and national proportions of overseas-born people. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the national and state figures.

People with no religion make up 44% of the population, which is higher than most areas and well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.4%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,570, which is about the same as the state figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most areas.

Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 34.8% having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.3% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large, and the typical age is just 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and one-parent families.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Almost all homes are separate houses, and 55% are owned with a mortgage.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.6% of people moving house in the last five years. This is about the same as the national figure.

Full-time employment is a little above the national figure at 60.1%, though the unemployment rate is higher than most areas at 8%. Common jobs include technicians, trades, and labourers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.