Shannonvale

Residents are far older than the state and national average, with the typical age being 48. Children under 15 make up only 11.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most people were born in Australia, though 16.0% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language used at home for 91.2% of residents. Very few people use another language, at just 3.1%.

Nearly half of the community, 47.9%, have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 49.0%.

The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, at 55.8%. However, 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,944 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 22.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting only 17.5% of people. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.2% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more frequent than in most areas.

First Nations people in Shannonvale have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is 19, noticeably younger than the national average.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children (61.3%) or couples without children (32.9%), while very few people live alone.

Nearly every home is a separate detached house, with 98.5% of dwellings fitting this description. While 33.8% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure at $1,950.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 76.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Common industries include accommodation, food, and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.