Runnymede

The community is much older than the state average, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. There is a notable First Nations presence, as 6.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the country. The most common ancestries are Australian at 48.4% and English at 40.6%.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 43.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.4%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 2.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Far fewer people have finished Year 12 compared to the state average, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are very low, with the typical personal weekly income of $468 sitting among the lowest for similar areas. Just 4.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are significant, as 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 14.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.8% of people providing this support, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteering is also more frequent here than in the state or nation.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 30, which is noticeably older than the state average, and their typical personal income is well below the national figure.

Families with children make up nearly half of all homes. About 22.7% of people live alone, and the typical household size of 2.4 people is about the same as across Australia.

Every single home in Runnymede is a separate house. Many residents own their homes outright—45.5%—which is far above the national figure, and typical rent and mortgage payments are much lower than usual.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Nearly 20% of people work from home, and every single household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 33% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very high at 15.4%, which is far above the state and national figures. Only 40.4% of adults are working or looking for work, and many of those employed are labourers or technicians.

Runnymede is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.