Hayborough

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up nearly a third of the population, while children under 15 account for 17.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 53.8%, followed by Australian at 39.2%.

English is the main language for 93.8% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English, with the rate at 0.4%, which is well below the national figure.

A majority of people here have no religion, at 54.9%. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,064 a week. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.4% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national average. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 13%.

Community spirit is high, with 20.3% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 16.1% provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is relatively small but has a very young profile, with a typical age of 19. This group has a high Year 12 completion rate of 45.5%.

Family structures vary, and the area has a much higher proportion of one-parent families (20.4%) than most other areas. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per household.

Large homes are the norm, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright, at 39.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are many bus stops, 69.4% of workers rely on driving to get to their jobs.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 45.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure.

Fewer people are working or looking for work (50.5%) compared to the state average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, while the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

Theft is the most common offence, which is higher than in most areas. However, rates for assault and property damage are much lower than typical.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily walk to groceries and health services.