Blythewood

The area is much older than the state and national averages, with 31.8% of residents aged 65 and over. While it has a high number of seniors, 20% of the population are children under 15, which is slightly above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas represent 10.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common backgrounds after Australian.

English is the only language used at home for 97.6% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the community (47.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 47.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than typical for the region; the typical household earns $1,083 a week, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though mental health conditions are much less common than in most areas.

Volunteering is high at 20.3%, well above the national figure. A large number of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, though very few provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, a figure that is lower than most similar areas.

Living alone is very common, with 43.6% of people in this situation, far above the state and national figures. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is also low, with the typical weekly rent of $213 sitting far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 16.7% of workers work from home, which is well above the state average.

Blythewood has seen significant movement recently, with 59% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Job activity is lower than most areas, with only 53.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.