Risdon Park South

The community is slightly younger than the national average, with 19.4% of people being children under 15. About 20.6% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (8.5%) compared to both the state and the nation. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for the vast majority, though 6.4% of people use another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population (46.7%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in other areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,385, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 10.9%, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are active in their community, with 19.7% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. About 14.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of just 14 years. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is 45.5%, which is well above the national average.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (56.0%), though 28.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 92% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rents are far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $185.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops, it remains car-dependent, with only 0.6% of people commuting by public transport. Only 3.2% of people work from home, among the lowest rates for this level.

The area is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.3%, with many residents working in health care and social assistance or manufacturing.

The area has seen a 23.2% increase in the crime rate over five years, which is much higher than most areas. Assault-related offences are particularly high, making up 34.7% of recorded crimes.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, 82.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.