Roelands

Families with children are common here, as 22.5% of residents are under 15, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up just 12.4% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.

The area is strongly rooted in Australian and British heritage, with 80.6% of people born in Australia. Only 12.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken at home by 92.6% of residents. This is consistent with the low proportion of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community does not identify with a religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation for the remaining 48.9%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The local school system is notably large, with an average school size higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are very high in Roelands, with the typical household earning $2,473 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. About a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

The community is generally healthy, with only 2.3% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. About 26.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 20.8% volunteering, which is well above the national average. Many are also busy with home life, as 33.6% provide unpaid care for children.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43 years, and their household income is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and 64.5% of families being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 13.2%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.7% of dwellings being detached. Most are large, with 91.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms, and very few people rent.

Cars are essential for life here, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes available and a walk to the nearest stop taking over an hour.

About a third of the population moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is active, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Common industries include manufacturing, construction, and mining.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.