Henderson

The community is older than usual, with 19.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, far below the state average.

A third of residents were born overseas, which is among the highest for similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

While 8.3% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

People with no religion make up 36.1% of the community, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 13.9%.

No adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, with 41.4% having completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, the typical household income is $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.4% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with 8.3% of residents needing help with daily activities.

Many residents provide unpaid care, with 24.1% doing so, which is among the highest for similar areas. Conversely, there are no volunteers recorded in the area.

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

Homes in Henderson are smaller than usual, with a typical 1.7 people per home, which is well below the state and national average of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the state and national figures. Rent is lower, at $270 per week.

Public transport access is very high for the population size, with 17 stops and two routes. The drive time to the city is 25 minutes, which is much lower than most areas.

The area has seen some movement, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years, though this is slightly below the national average.

Only 41.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.1. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.