Cardup

The population is younger than most areas, with 20.1% of residents being children under 15. Conversely, the share of seniors aged 65 and over is much lower than the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in similar areas.

About 20.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this is still well below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 51.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.4%.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or Year 12 qualification compared to the state and national averages. This is despite having a high number of schools within 3 km and larger-than-average school sizes.

Cardup is a high-income area where the typical household earns $2,645 a week, well above the national figure. About 36.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

Residents generally report better health than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health problems. About 67.4% of people have no long-term health conditions.

Unpaid work is common here, with more people providing unpaid housework and childcare than in most other areas. Around 16.9% of residents are volunteers.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 11, and their household incomes are among the highest for its level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 69% of families are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses, with 93.9% having three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly loan payments are well above the national figure.

Car dependency is total, as every single home has a motor vehicle. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work. Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no residents can walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.