Valkyrie

Children under 15 make up 26.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a younger profile, with only 4.2% of residents aged 65 or over, far below the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.2% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 94.4% of the community, and no residents speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 59.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 36.6% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 33.3% of the population completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,624, well above the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also a little above the national figure at $959.

The community is in good health, with only 9.9% of people having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported having a mental health condition.

Family care is a priority, with 43.9% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 3.2%.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.8 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 81.3% of households are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $9,999, though weekly rents are far below the national average at just $42.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 51.1% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very settled, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 80.0% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Valkyrie is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.