Penwortham

The area has a distinct age split, with 24.5% of people aged 65 and over and a high rate of children under 15 at 21.5%, both of which are well above the national figures. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state or national average. English and Irish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.1% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of people report no religion, at 55.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 27.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals and managers make up the largest groups.

Typical household incomes are well above the state average at $1,821 a week. While a fair number of people earn over $2,000 weekly, the typical personal income of $772 is about the same as the national figure.

The community is relatively healthy, with the rate of people needing help with daily activities and those with mental health conditions both being well below the national average.

Volunteering is common here, with 22% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. There is also a very high rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

There are only 3 First Nations people in the area. While their typical household income is far above the state and national figures, the typical personal income is among the lowest for similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 54.4% of households, while one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Every single home in Penwortham is a separate house, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. The drive to the city takes about 86 minutes.

The population is quite stable, as fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Jobs are concentrated in manufacturing and agriculture, and the unemployment rate of 6.3% is a little above the national figure.

The neighbourhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.