Direk

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 29.6% of people being children under 15. This youthfulness is mirrored in the household types, as de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

International roots are common in Direk, where 29.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the state average. The most frequent ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high, with 33.3% of residents using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.

Most residents report no religion (46.4%), which is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.3%.

A good number of adults have completed Year 12, though the proportion with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average. Local schools are larger than most, and 100% are government-run.

Typical personal weekly income is $895, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, fewer households earn $3,000 or more per week compared to most other areas.

Residents here are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.0%, which is well below the state and national figures. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 44.5% of people caring for children unpaid—a figure far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 10, and they earn a personal income well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, while fewer people live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 97% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common than the state average, while very few people own their homes outright.

Car use is dominant, as 77.2% of people drive to work and the area has no public transport stops. This makes it highly car-dependent, with 53.2% of homes owning two vehicles.

Direk is a high-growth area, with 51.1% of residents moving here in the last five years. This trend is supported by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, with 76.6% active in the workforce. Common industries include health care, manufacturing, and retail.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with theft and property damage being the most frequent. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 14.5% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have almost no access to groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.