Silver Ridge

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average. However, it is also a place for families, with children under 15 making up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, a figure higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 42%.

English is the primary language, with 94.7% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 42.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in the school-leaving data, as 62.1% completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

This is a wealthy area where the typical family earns $3,125 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 42% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities, well below the state average. Mental health conditions are also lower than in most other areas.

Community spirit is high, with 23.1% of people volunteering, well above the state and national figures. Unpaid care is also common, as 15.6% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. The very small number of First Nations residents report personal incomes far above the state and national figures.

Families are the mainstay here, with 65.5% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger than usual, typically holding 2.7 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 92.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 4.3%, while 40.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42% owning two and 30.4% owning three.

The community is quite stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is very active, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.