Ottoway

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with typical residents aged 37 and few seniors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

A large proportion of residents were born overseas, at 37.8%, which is far above the national figure. Vietnamese and Filipino ancestry are particularly common alongside English and Australian roots.

Language diversity is very high, with 44% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 12.3% of the community speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas; 35.6% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 48.1% of residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with the typical weekly household income at $1,221. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 8.3% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little above the state and national figures.

Volunteering is very low at 8.1%, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, the number of people doing significant unpaid housework is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents make up a significant part of the area, though they face higher hurdles, with an unemployment rate of 20.5% and much lower Year 12 completion rates than most areas.

Homes tend to be a little larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 22.4% of households.

Renters make up 33.6% of the community, which is well above the state average. Fewer people own their homes outright, and three-bedroom homes are less common than in most other areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a very short walk to the nearest stop and more bus routes than most areas. This helps explain why more people use transit to commute and why nearly 10% of homes have no car.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 12.9% of residents arriving from overseas recently, which is slightly below the state and national figures.

The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing, often in labouring or trade roles.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly theft and property damage, as well as assault-related crimes.

Ottoway is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store, far exceeding the state average.