Kangaroo Gully

The area is much older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 53 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 28.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, reflecting a strong British heritage.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 3.5% using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (48.2%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.8%.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 52% of residents completing Year 12. Professional fields such as engineering and education are common qualifications here.

Typical family income is $2,071 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, those earning $2,000 or more a week are more common here than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 13.9%.

Volunteering is very high here, with 26.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This community also sees a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

First Nations residents in this area are far older than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 48. Typical personal income for this group is also far above the national figure.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 48.4%. One-parent families and people living alone are both well below the state and national averages.

Home ownership is very strong, with 47.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. All dwellings are separate houses, and 84.7% have three or more bedrooms.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, as the area is entirely car-dependent. Only 4.6% of people use public transport, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

About 36.5% of residents moved in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much lower here than in most areas, with only 51.6% of adults in the workforce. Many of those employed work in mining, which is the most common industry at 24.1%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.