Sandringham

The population is far older than the state and national average, with no children under 15 living here. Most residents are older adults aged 45 to 64, and 72.3% of the community are married.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 67.3% of residents, while 24.5% have no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Income levels are very high here, with a typical household earning $2,583 a week, which is well above the state and national figures. About 12.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

A high proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well above the national average. However, very few people provide unpaid care or care for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most households consist of couples without children, and there are no one-parent families. Homes are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Home-loan payments are much higher than most areas at typically $2,500 a month. In contrast, weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $120.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 28.6% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 10.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 75.0%, far above the state and national averages. The workforce is spread across agriculture, mining, and professional roles.

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