South Maclean

The area has a younger profile than most, as the typical resident is 39 and seniors make up only 13.1%, which is well below the national figure. Children under 15 are more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots often cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 15.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. While a higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more likely to have no religion than most areas, with 45.3% reporting no affiliation. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the usual weekly income sitting at $2,061. This is a little above the state and national figures.

About 29.9% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Asthma and arthritis are the most commonly reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common here, with 29.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. However, the volunteer rate of 10.5% is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.4% of the population and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (61.9%) than the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 60.1% of families.

The area is almost entirely separate houses, with 99% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 94.2% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car ownership is very high, with 85.4% of homes having two or more vehicles. Very few people use public transport, and only 13.2% of those who work do so from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 37.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is largely employed full-time, with common industries including construction and healthcare.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 5.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 0.5% are near health services.