Mypolonga

Children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the national figure, though the proportion of seniors is lower than usual.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.7% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.8% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Almost half of the population (49.0%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Earnings are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,437. This is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Health outcomes are typical for its level, with 28.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Local participation is very high, with 23.4% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare and housework, consistent with the large number of children in the area.

First Nations people make up 1.8% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 41, and earns a typical weekly personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

Housing is almost entirely detached houses, and 44.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at 4.6%, and the typical weekly rent of $203 is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, typically two or three.

The community is very stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries, employing 19.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

This is a very safe area, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than most areas. The crime rate also fell by 20% over the last five years.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.