Hamersley

The community has a notable age split, with 21% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 also make up a higher share of the population than in most areas, at 19.7%.

Overseas-born residents make up 28.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

About 14.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46.4%.

Hamersley is highly qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 62.1% having completed Year 12. These figures are well above the state and national averages.

Earnings are strong here, with the typical family bringing in $2,227 a week, which is higher than most areas. About 14.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure a little above the national average.

The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is 27.5%, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.2% of the population.

A very high 33.1% of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 4.3% of people have served in the Defence Force, a rate much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents in Hamersley are noticeably older and more likely to speak a traditional language than those in the rest of the state. Their typical personal income of $966 is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples with children (58.4%), while those living alone make up 21.7% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.5% of homes being detached and 96.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, at only 16%.

Public transport access is a major feature, with 99.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 62.9% of workers still rely on driving a car to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, as only 29.3% of people moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 64.8%. The most common industries for residents are health care, construction, and education.

The suburb is quite walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, nearly half of the homes are more than 15 minutes away from the nearest groceries.