Freeling

The area is far younger than the state average, with 24.6% of residents being children under 15. This youthful tilt is also seen in the high number of de facto relationships, which sit well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.6% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 56.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 22.7%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,755 per week. Personal incomes are about the same as the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, at 11.8%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid childcare is a major part of local life, with 35.0% of people caring for children—well above the national average. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents are notably young, with a typical age of just 15. Year 12 completion for this group is 48.4%, far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 60.3% of households are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 93.0% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, though the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 73.2% of workers driving to work and very few people using public transport. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

While 37.6% of people moved here in the last five years, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, manufacturing, and construction.

Crime rates are among the lowest for similar areas, including assault, burglary, and theft. The overall crime rate fell by 46.5% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While parks are accessible, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.