Alawoona

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 63 and no children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32% of the population, which is far above the 17.2% national average.

People born overseas make up 20% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, German, and English, with 12% of residents born in Italy.

Around 12% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is still the primary language for everyone, and no one speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 40% of the community, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 16% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 32% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $850, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 64% of people—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and heart disease are the most frequent conditions reported.

Unpaid care is common, with 28% of people providing care, which is far above the national average of 11.9%. Volunteering is also high, with 24% of residents participating.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.7 people per household, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $615, which is far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely without public transport, as there are no routes or stops available for residents.

The population is very stable, with only 16% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher number of adults are working or looking for work (64%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%.

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