Lower Chittering

The area is notably young, with 21% of the population being children under 15. While the typical resident is 41, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas, with only 11.9% aged 65 and over.

A significant 27.2% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up nearly 90% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with 89.2% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 48.4%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults here are less likely to hold a university degree than most, with only 11.7% having a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 23.8%.

This is a high-earning community where 33.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national figure. The typical household income of $2,612 is among the highest at this level.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with 26% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is slightly lower than the national figure of 27.7%.

Many residents are active in the home, with 31.3% caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of families with children in the area.

There are 28 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income of $624 is a little above the national figure. The First Nations population is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 16.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with an average of 3.2 people per home. Very few people live alone, at just 10.7%, which is far below the national figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Most are very large, with 95.1% having three or more bedrooms, and 71.8% of residents are paying off a mortgage.

Car ownership is essential, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, and the typical drive time to the city is 47 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas. Those employed are often in construction (14.1%) or mining (12.0%), with technicians and trades being the most common occupations.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.