Midland

The area has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most areas at 5.1%. It is a place of adults, as the number of children under 15 is well below the national figure at 12.5%.

Born overseas, 33.9% of the community hails from another country, which is well above the Australian figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.

Language diversity is high, with 22.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the state average.

About 40% of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.4%.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national figures, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47.1% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are notably low, with the typical household earning $1,138 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here; 32% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.9% live with a mental health condition, which is among the highest rates for its level.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 9% of people volunteering and far fewer people providing unpaid care or housework compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up a large group here, though they face significant hardship with an unemployment rate of 22.2% and a typical household income well below the national figure.

Small households are the norm, with 47.9% of people living alone. Single-parent families are also far more common than in most areas, making up 28.2% of households.

Rental living is dominant at 61.6%, far above the state average. Townhouses are the most common home type, and only 16.4% of residents own their home outright.

Public transport is a major feature, with 68 stops and 33 routes serving the area. This explains why 15.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average.

The community is in flux, as 51.4% of residents have moved in the last five years. This high mobility is consistent with the 16% of the population who arrived recently from overseas.

While 61.8% of the workforce is employed full-time, the unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach groceries, health services, and parks within a 15-minute walk.