Bridgewater

The area is notably young, with 21.8% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and there are fewer seniors here than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots most commonly cite English, Australian, or Scottish heritage. About 15.6% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of the community. Only 5% of residents use another language at home, and very few speak little or no English.

The community is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 63.5% of people reporting no religion. This figure is far above the national average.

Bridgewater is highly educated, with 38.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 70.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with the typical family earning $2,394 a week. About 24.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state figure.

The community is generally healthy, with fewer people needing help with daily activities than in most areas. About 9.9% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Local participation is very high, as 25.9% of residents volunteer, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care for children, at 36.2%.

There are 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $949, which is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

Families with children are common, making up 62.3% of households. Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.7% of homes being detached. Renting is uncommon here, at only 10.2%, which is far below the state average.

Most people rely on cars, though 15.2% work from home. While there are many public transport stops, the typical drive time to the city is 19 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common than across Australia.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 71%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health care and education.

Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, especially for burglary and theft. However, the crime rate has seen a significant increase over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby amenities. Only 37.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far below the state average.