Overland Corner

The community is notably young and old at the same time, with children making up 23.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 15.6% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by German.

English is the main language for 92.2% of residents. Another 7.8% use Punjabi at home, which is a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

Over half the population (54.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

The typical family income of $2,083 a week is a little above the state average. However, typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31.3% of people living with a long-term condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 12.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 28% volunteering and 18% providing unpaid care. This is well above the national average, as is the 13.5% who have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, and the single First Nations resident is far older than the national average at 70 years old.

The area is dominated by couples with children, and very few people live alone. There are no one-parent families, which is far below the national figure.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low at a typical $40 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is common, with 24.1% of people doing so, which is far above the state figure.

Around 32.8% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Agriculture is the main industry for 34.5% of workers. Unemployment is 10.3%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.