Blair Athol

The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with 18% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 10.4% of residents, which is well below the state and national figures.

About 48% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Indian and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 12.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high compared to most areas; only 24.7% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure. Islam, Christianity and Hinduism are the most common faiths.

Residents are well qualified, with 23.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 57.4% having completed Year 12, both of which are higher than the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $640, which is well below the national figure of $805. Typical family incomes are also lower than most areas.

A much lower proportion of people have long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state. However, 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, at 11.8%. Fewer people do unpaid housework or care for children compared to the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is small, with 107 people. This group faces significant challenges, including an unemployment rate of 45.5%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be crowded, with 2.8 people per home, which is higher than the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Renting is very common, with 44.9% of households renting, far above the state average. Only 21.3% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than most areas.

Public transport use is high, and 10.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than the national figure. The area is well served by 18 public transport stops.

The community is highly mobile, with 51.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, driven by recent overseas arrivals who make up 25.8% of the population.

Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 9.3%. Those who are working are most often employed in health care, construction and retail.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with the rest of the state seeing much lower rates of theft, property damage and burglary.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks and schools. However, very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.