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Paechtown
6 km²
A typical resident in Paechtown is 51, making it far older than most similar areas. This small community is wealthy and highly educated, with a high proportion of homeowners and a very low number of children. It is a car-dependent area where most people live in large, detached houses. The neighborhood is stable and quiet, with very few people moving in or out over the last five years.
Paechtown's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with 24% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Australian, or German ancestry.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
More than half of residents (51.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 28% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average.
Incomes are much higher than usual, with 38.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%.
Residents appear healthy for their age; no one reports needing help with daily activities, and mental health conditions are much lower than in most areas.
Community spirit is high, with 32.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, and the area has far fewer people living alone compared to the state average.
Every single home is a separate house, and half are owned outright, though those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,250, which is well above the state figure.
The area is highly car-reliant, with 0.0% of homes without a vehicle and no public transport stops available within the community.
The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 2.5% is lower than the national average.
The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 residents among the lowest at this level.
The neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4 and almost no amenities or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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