Roleystone

The community is older than both the state and national figures, with 19.2% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.8% of the population, the typical resident is 44.

About 29.1% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the national figure. English ancestry is the most common at 52.8%, followed by Australian at 34.6%.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. Only 6.7% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 54.0%. This is far above the state figure of 42.9% and the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 58.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 22.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications in engineering and management are particularly common.

Roleystone is a wealthy area where typical household income is $2,178 a week, a little above the national figure. This is reflected in the 30.5% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Most residents are in good health, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 28.6% of the population, with arthritis being the most common report.

Residents are very active in their community, with 19.2% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many also provide unpaid care; 31.2% care for children and 26.6% do significant unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is small but prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,374, far above the state and national figures. Education levels are also high, with 63.6% completing Year 12.

Families are the norm here, with 59.1% of households being couples with children. People living alone are much less common than in most areas, at just 16.2%.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 92.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent here, at just 6.4%, while 37.9% own their home outright.

Car use is essential, as 65.3% of people drive to work and only 1.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is available through bus services, but only 2.1% of residents use it to commute.

The population is quite stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 2.9%.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.9%) than in most areas. The workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and education, with 60.1% employed full-time.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Steep terrain and a lack of nearby health services and schools make it difficult to get around on foot.