Silverdale

The community is slightly younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 37. Seniors over 65 make up just 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

This is a predominantly Australian-born community, with 93.8% of people born here. Only 7.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language spoken at home for 95.5% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English.

Religious views are fairly typical for the region, with 57.1% of people identifying as Christians and 39.3% reporting no religion.

The area has far fewer people with university degrees than the national average, at just 7.6%. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 51.1% completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,981 per week. Personal weekly incomes are also slightly higher than the national average at $840.

While no one requires help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, particularly mental health issues at 13.4%.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.1% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of service is also seen in the 8.3% who served in the Defence Force.

Three First Nations people live here. While their typical personal income is below the national average, the typical household income for First Nations families is well above the national figure at $2,250.

Homes here are large and full, with an average of 3.2 people per household. No one in the community lives alone, and 63.6% of households are couples with children.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.1% of homes. Many are large, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms, and 44.1% are owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 45.5% owning two and 33.3% owning four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 35% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 36.5% of the workforce. The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work, at 73.9%.

Silverdale 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.