Penfield

The population is far older than the national figure, with 64.7% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in a very small number of children, who make up only 4.5% of the community.

Overseas born residents make up 39.6% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 41.5%, followed by Australian and Vietnamese.

About 19.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. This diversity is linked to a higher number of people who speak little or no English, at 6.4%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 44.1% identifying as Christian. Only 31% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the state figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest at this level, with only 24.9% of residents completing Year 12. Very few adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, at just 5.3%.

Incomes are significantly lower than the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at $479. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state figure.

Half of the population has a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the elderly population, and 8.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 6.5% of people having served in the Defence Force. However, volunteering is well below the state figure at 9.3%.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is noticeably older and earns more than the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are dominated by people alone, who make up 50.5% of households. Consequently, the average home is small, with only 1.8 people per dwelling.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, 97.2% of which are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $180.

Working from home is very common at 28.2%, far above the state figure. While the area has many public transport stops, 11.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 1.8%.

Only 22% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures. The unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 8.0%.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with 11,137 per 100,000 people. Property damage and motor vehicle theft are among the highest at this level.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.6. Residents have no access to groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.