Stratford

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It is a community with a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 16.9%, and 18.9% of the population are children under 15.

About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national rate. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.7% of the community. While 7.6% of people use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

More than half of the population (51.3%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 67.5%.

Earnings are strong here, with a typical family income of $2,327 per week. This is a little above the national figure, and 16.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 22% who have a long-term health condition is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is common, with 20.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.5%.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30. They show very strong educational outcomes, with 71.1% finishing Year 12.

Most households are couples with children (58.3%) or couples without children (27%). About 26.9% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Separate houses are the most common dwelling type at 75.5%. The typical weekly rent is $345, and about 29.1% of the community rent their homes.

Public transport is very accessible, with 96.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, the car remains the primary way to get to work for 53.4% of residents.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.2% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 70.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

Stratford is very walkable, with a high score of 6.4. Most residents can easily walk to groceries, health services, and parks within 15 minutes.