Scotsdale

The community is far older than the national figure, with 30.4% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, there are almost no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 22.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 1.5% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 55.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This is reflected in a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly household income is $1,537, which is a little below the national figure. However, 23.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 29.7% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 11.2%.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 26% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Additionally, 30.9% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 52.6% having children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 54.2% owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. A high proportion of people, 27.6%, work from home, far above the state average.

Movement into the area is relatively low, with 31% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 23% of workers. Full-time employment is far below the state average at 42.7%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.