Silkwood

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 20.1% of people aged 65 or over. About 8.1% 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 born overseas make up 12.3% of the population, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Italian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 84.8% of the community. While 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 58.5% of residents identify as Christian. Only 28.3% of people report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.6% of residents completing Year 12. Just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are well below state and national levels, with a typical weekly family income of $1,364. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, as 9.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions, particularly arthritis, are also more common than usual.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 15.0% of the population involved. Around 4.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national average.

There are 33 First Nations people in the community, and their typical personal income of $512 is slightly lower than the national figure. Year 12 completion is also well below the national average at 27.3%.

One-parent families make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. A higher than usual number of people, 28.2%, live alone.

Every home in Silkwood is a separate house, and 46.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are $270, which is well below the national average of $375.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Only 3.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, and 8.0% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

About 35.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While 60.3% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national average.

Silkwood is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks, though 28.1% are within walking distance of a school.