San Remo

The community is far older than the national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Many residents were born overseas, with 29.5% born outside Australia, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.1% of people at home. While 5.0% use another language, this is far below the state and national figures.

About 44.9% of people report no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.4%.

A higher-than-usual 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state and national averages. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are strong, with 27.1% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. However, typical personal weekly income of $700 is a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.2% of people, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas.

The area has a high rate of unpaid child care at 28.8% and a strong history of service, with 4.2% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is quite young, with a typical age of 16. A high 21.7% of these residents speak a First Nations language, well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household, which is slightly above the national average. Only 19.0% of people live alone, a figure well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 93.0% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Renting is uncommon here, at just 14.9%.

Most people drive to work, and only 6.9% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Public transport use is very low at 2.9%.

The area is relatively mobile, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.6% of the population.

A smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 56.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national average.

Residents enjoy easy access to parks and groceries, with 100% within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.