Irishtown

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 48 and over a fifth of the population aged 65 or more. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in the rest of the state.

About 14.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national figures. Most people claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of the community. Only 4.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48%, while 37.8% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 17.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the national average.

Typical incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,100 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.6% of people having a long-term health condition and 12.2% reporting a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 35.8% of people volunteer, a rate far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than elsewhere.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present earn a household income of $2,374, which is far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and very few people living alone. Couples with children make up 57.9% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Outright ownership is very high at 58.1%, and no one in the community is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport and 40% of homes owning four or more vehicles. Working from home is common for 22.6% of residents.

About 35.4% of the population moved here within the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but lower than the state and national averages.

Working or looking for work is more common here than nationally, with the local economy led by agriculture, construction, and utilities.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.