Shelley

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 47.5% of the population is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

About 33.9% of people use another language at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 8% of residents.

Religion is common here, with 42.3% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.3% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 75.5% of adults completing Year 12 and 42.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figures for both qualifications.

Income is high, with 34.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week—far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly family income is $2,609, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents report good health, with the 24.1% who have a long-term health condition being well below the national figure of 27.7%. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are lower than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher-than-average 31.6% of people also provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations people make up 0.4% of the population. This small group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 48 compared to 24.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children (65.7%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Large homes are the norm, with 88.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 40.9% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $2,275, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is well connected, with a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop. While 65% of people drive to work, the use of public transport for commuting is a little above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, as 40.9% of people have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with 36.3% of workers in professional jobs. About 62.9% of adults are either working or looking for work.

Shelley is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and public transport. Almost all homes are also within a 15-minute walk of a school.