Sutherlands

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 52 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, and there are no residents in their mid-twenties to early forties.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common than the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

While most people speak only English, 12.1% of residents use another language at home. This includes a group who speak little or no English, a figure that is well above the state and national averages.

Over half of the population report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. The remainder of the community is predominantly Christian.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average. However, fewer people finished Year 12 compared to most other areas.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at just $425. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.4% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure. This includes high rates of lung and mental health conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 18.8% of people provide unpaid care, well above the state average. Conversely, very few people are caring for children.

First Nations people make up 12.1% of the population, and the typical person in this group is 29. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is among the lowest at this level, at $325 per week.

Most households consist of couples, and 74.1% include children. Homes are slightly smaller than the state average, with typically 2.2 people per dwelling.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $150 and home-loan payments at $774, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes about 78 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Employment is low in this area, with only 40.6% of adults working or looking for work, far below the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. Its walkability score is very low at 0.4.