Carlisle

The typical resident is 36, making Carlisle a little younger than the state and national figures. This youth is reflected in the population, as children under 15 are well below the national average, while those in de facto relationships are a little above.

A high proportion of the community was born overseas, at 37.1%, which is well above both the state and national figures. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is strong, with 25.5% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of overseas births, and about 3.4% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more likely to have no religion than most areas, with 44.6% reporting none, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36%.

Carlisle is highly qualified, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Schooling levels are also high, with 66.8% of residents having completed Year 12.

Typical personal incomes are a little above the national figure at $963 a week. This is mirrored in family incomes, which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. Additionally, a slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Local residents are less likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework than those in most other areas. About 15.3% of people volunteer, which is slightly above the national figure.

The First Nations community in Carlisle is older and experiences much lower household incomes than most areas. Unemployment among this group is among the highest at this level, at 25.4%.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher number of people living alone (34.3%) compared to the national figure. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.2 people, which is lower than most areas.

Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 43% of households renting. Detached houses are also much less common than in other areas, and fewer homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is very high, with 9.5% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and the fact that 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is very dynamic, as 48.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most other areas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, with 63.3% employed full-time. Professionals make up the largest occupation group at 29.4%.

Carlisle is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every household can access groceries, health services, and parks within a 15-minute walk.