Grange

Grange is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 49 and 28.4% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 21.5% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, Italian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

About 12.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 51.1%, while 41.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average.

The community is well qualified, with 29.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also higher than most areas at 60.4%.

Income levels are high, with 25.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the state average. The typical personal weekly income is $824, which is about the same as the national figure.

Health needs are more common here than in most areas, with 7.4% of people needing help with daily activities and 32.2% living with a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is common, with 19.5% of residents helping out, which is well above the national figure. About 14.8% of people provide unpaid care, a rate higher than most similar areas.

There are 68 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $612, which is a little above the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 10.7% is a little below the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (29.7%) and a lower share of one-parent families compared to the state.

Home ownership is strong, with 41.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, detached houses are much less common than in most areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than usual at $2,000.

Public transport use is high, with 5.7% of people commuting this way and a very high number of stops and routes. Most residents drive to work, with 60.4% as the driver.

The area is relatively mobile, with 34.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 57.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure.

Recorded offences per 100,000 people are around the middle for its level, though the burglary rate is higher than most areas. The overall crime rate fell by 28.4% over five years.

Grange is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 79.1% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.