St Agnes

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 24.1% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high for the area, with 16.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in similar places, though still well below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (47.0%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.0%.

The area is well-educated, with 20.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are 19 schools within 3 km, which is more than in about 89% of similar areas.

Incomes are generally in line with state figures. The typical weekly household income is $1,557, while the typical personal income is $746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 36.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 27.5%. However, the proportion of people who volunteer (16.0%) is lower than in similar places.

The First Nations community here is very young, with a typical age of just 14. Personal incomes for this group are far above the national and state figures.

Family homes are the norm, with 54.3% of households consisting of couples with children. About 26.6% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.9% of dwellings. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 16.9%.

Public transport use is very high for the area, with 6.5% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by a large number of stops, with 28 in the area.

The community is relatively stable, as the 32.1% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common for 60.8% of adults. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 16.2%.

The area sees higher rates of theft and assault than most similar areas. Theft is the most frequent offence, accounting for 48.7% of recorded crimes.

St Agnes is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents also live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.