Vernor

The area is far older than the rest of the state, with 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over. While it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, the typical age remains high at 48.

Most of the community was born in Australia, with only 9.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with overseas roots predominantly cite English, Australian, and German ancestry.

English is the primary language here, used by 94.5% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents identify as Christian, at 57.9%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 36.2%, which is a little below the Australian figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,521, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. While most households earn less, 11.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of people. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 22.6% volunteering and 16.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures. A much higher number of people than usual also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 54.3% of families are couples with children.

Home ownership is very strong, with 48.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 34.1% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is a strong point for the area, with 63.8% of people working full-time, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction and retail.

Verned is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.