Smithfield Plains

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 26.8% of people under 15. This is consistent with the fact that 31% of residents are young adults aged 25 to 44.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.5% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.

About 15.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

Over half of the population (52.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.1% completing Year 12.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,008 and only 3.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 15.5% of people reporting a mental health condition and 32.9% having a long-term health condition.

While 27.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, the volunteer rate of 7.9% is among the lowest at this level.

The First Nations community is large and notably young, with a typical age of 18, though it faces a much higher unemployment rate of 23.3%.

One-parent families are very common at 36.2%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Rental properties are very common, making up 49.5% of homes. Most residents live in separate houses, and 87.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop, though 13.3% of households have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years.

Job stability is low, with an unemployment rate of 15.6% and only 50.3% of adults working or looking for work.

Crime rates are among the highest at this level, particularly for assault, burglary, and property damage.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services.