Vine Vale

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 54. Seniors make up 37.8% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 10.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage are predominantly of English, German or Scottish descent. Only 6.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home in Vine Vale. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is split mainly between those who identify as Christian (45.6%) and those with no religion (40.0%).

Qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is also reflected in the fact that 42.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

The typical family earns $2,125 a week, which is a little above the state average. While typical incomes are healthy, only 12.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 25.6% having one. Notably, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

A striking 31.7% of people are volunteers, a figure far above the national average. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per household. This is partly explained by a high rate of one-parent families, who make up 24.6% of the community.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 41.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Only 9.7% of residents rent, a figure far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and many have four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.4%, though the unemployment rate of 7.8% is also a little above the national figure. Many residents work as managers or labourers.

Vine Vale is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.