Jane Brook

The typical resident is 39, making the area slightly older than the state and national figures. While children make up 18.3% of the population, people aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 11.7%.

People born overseas make up 22.2% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 9.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A larger proportion of people here have no religion (44.9%) compared to both the state and the rest of Australia. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.8%.

The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure. Qualifications are strongest in engineering and management, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are a standout feature, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,351, which is well above the national figure. About 30.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than most areas.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state. About 28.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 31.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure. The median age for this group is 21, noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (63%) and the fact that very few people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.4%), and 98.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 9%, which is far below the national figure.

Car use is dominant, with 68.3% of people driving to work and 80% of homes having two or more vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (73.3%), which is far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than most similar areas, with common jobs in health and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport.