Orelia

The population is younger than most similar areas, with children under 15 making up 19% of the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 3.2%.

People born overseas make up 28.2% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Filipino.

Around 13.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is well below the state average of 18.4%.

Over half of the community (50.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,246. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most similar areas.

Residents experience more health challenges than most similar areas, with 32.2% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly more common here, affecting 11.6% of the population.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas, at just 9.5%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though they face significant challenges. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 30.4%, which is far above the national average of 12.3%.

Single-parent families are very common here, making up 24.9% of households—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. People living alone are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, with 32.3% of households renting. While 81.8% of homes are separate houses, those who do rent pay a typical weekly rent of $250, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport access is very strong, with 43 stops and almost everyone living within a short walk of one. However, very few people work from home (3.1%), which is far below the national average of 21%.

Around 32.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.2% of the population.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level, at 10.3%, which is well above the state average of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care, retail, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While almost all homes are near public transport and parks, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.