Ironbank

The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than both the state and national averages. While most adults are married, children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.4% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. While 5.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (55.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.5%.

Education levels are very high here, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is consistent with a workforce where professionals and managers make up half of all occupations.

Ironbank is very wealthy, with typical weekly family incomes at $2,700, well above the national figure. About 37.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing the area among the highest in the region.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being well below state and national levels.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.7% of people pitching in, far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of unpaid childcare and housework compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the latest census for this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. It is predominantly a place for families, as only 9.1% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 94.3% having three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent (5.7%), and those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,136, well above the state average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops within the area, and a walk to the nearest stop can take 42 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The workforce is dominated by the health, education, and professional sectors.

The overall number of recorded offences is among the lowest at this level, though the crime rate has risen by 66.7% over the last five years.

The area is completely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While some residents live within walking distance of a park, no one can walk to groceries, health services, or a school within 15 minutes.