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Walter Lever Estate

13 km²

An exceptionally high full-time employment rate of 95.5% marks the small community of Walter Lever Estate. This is a mature area where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a modest residential pocket with just 44 people, characterized by a strong presence of married couples and a notable proportion of residents born overseas. The community is largely car-dependent and feels distinct from the wider state in its age and employment patterns.

Household incomes here are high, yet Walter Lever Estate's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is an adult-heavy community where children under 15 make up only 6.8%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 27.3% born abroad. This reflects a diverse mix, with Italian and Australian ancestries both accounting for 43.2% of the population.

A much higher proportion of residents use another language at home compared to most similar areas, at 18.2%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 13.6% of the community.

Residents are far more likely to be religious than those in the rest of the country; 75.0% identify as Christian. This means the 20.5% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While a far above-average 70.0% of residents completed Year 12, no adults here hold a bachelor's degree. Most qualifications are at the certificate or diploma level, particularly in management and commerce.

Typical weekly family incomes of $2,250 are much higher than in most similar areas and a little above the state average. However, typical personal weekly income is $574, which is well below the national figure of $805.

The community is in good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. This is well below both the state and national figures.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 37.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national average. Conversely, only 15.0% of people care for children unpaid, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Families are typically the same size as the national average with 2.5 people per home. Most households are couples, with 55.6% having children and 48.9% without.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with a typical weekly rent of $235 and monthly loan payments of $1,155, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No residents report working from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is incredibly high at 95.5%, far above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or agriculture, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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

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