Silverwood

Silverwood is a diverse age mix, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population, well above the national figure. It also has a high number of people in de facto relationships, at 33.3%, which is far above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish and Dutch.

English is the main language for 86.2% of the community. While 6.9% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 58.6% of people identifying as Christian. This means the 13.8% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults finished Year 10, and only 23.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income being $550. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical family earns $1,292 weekly.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.8% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also a little above the state average, with asthma and arthritis being frequent.

Community spirit is high, with 26.7% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, as 9.1% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 8.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical First Nations resident is 26 years old.

Families with children are common, making up 53.3% of households. However, 28% of people live alone, which is higher than the national average.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 36% own their homes outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $210, far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. It is a long trip to the city, taking about 129 minutes by car.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 46.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and more people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Common industries include transport, warehousing, and health care.

Silverwood is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.