Callington

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure but younger than most similar areas. A striking 17.1% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is well above both state and national levels.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.7% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 1.6%, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 58.4%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for areas of this level.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,312 a week. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Around 28.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most similar areas.

Community spirit is strong, with 20.2% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is notably young, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. Household income for First Nations people is higher than the state average.

Family life is central here, as 54% of households are couples with children. People living alone make up 27.5% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97% of homes being detached. While 81.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,200, well below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though the area has a surprisingly high number of public transport routes. However, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 64%. The most common industries for locals are health care, retail, and construction.

The assault and related crime rate is higher than in most areas, and the crime rate has risen by 25% over the last five years, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.