Daveyston

Children under 15 make up 25.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 95.3% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 45.9%, while 40% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 28.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family income is $2,250 a week, which is a little above the state average. However, typical personal weekly income of $687 is a little below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of people. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequent conditions reported.

Unpaid care is very common, with 17.9% of people providing care and 31.3% caring for children, both well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families with children are the norm, making up 72.4% of households. This leads to larger homes, with an average of 3 people per dwelling, which is well above the state figure of 2.4.

Every single home is a separate house, far above the state average. While 0% of the community rents, 22.2% of homes are owned outright and 37% have a mortgage.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.7% owning three cars.

Residents tend to stay put, as only 26.9% moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers or in manufacturing.

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