Sunshine Acres

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (7.3%) than most similar places. Children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion (43.5%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than the national average, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the rest of the state.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, at $1,912 per week. However, personal incomes are a little below the national figure, with 41.7% of people earning under $650 weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (16.1%) and perform housework than those in most other areas. Interestingly, the rate of veterans is much higher than most similar places.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably younger and have a much lower unemployment rate (0.0%) than the national average. They also have far higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and 58.1% being couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the national average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.0%), with 90.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 4.5% of households.

Driving is essential, as 68.9% of people commute by car and there are no public transport stops in the area. This is consistent with the fact that 9.0% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail trade.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.