Old Reynella

The area is older than most, with a typical resident aged 42 and a high 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

A quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.5%, followed by Australian at 39.1%.

While 8.8% of people use a language other than English at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is notably secular, with 54.6% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the Australian average of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. However, 53.0% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,387, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 37.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.4% need help with daily activities.

A higher than usual 28.1% of residents provide unpaid care for children, though volunteering rates are lower than the state average at 14.0%.

The First Nations community is small but successful, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a Year 12 completion rate of 72.4%, which is far above the national figure.

Housing is often occupied by couples with children (54.7%) or people living alone (29.5%), the latter being well above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 86.0% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport access is among the highest at this level, with 39 stops and 20 routes. This helps explain why 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most of the workforce is employed full-time, with a typical focus on health care, retail, and education industries.

The area has a high rate of theft and property damage, though it has seen a significant 49.0% drop in the overall crime rate over the last five years.

Old Reynella is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.