Siesta Park

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with very few children under 15. It is a community of seniors and older adults, and notably, no residents are in a de facto relationship.

People born overseas make up 21.7% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Dutch.

English is the only language used at home for 95% of residents, and no one speaks little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 70%. Those with no religion make up 26.7% of the population, which is far below the national and state figures.

Residents are highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher for 28.3% of adults. This is well above the national average, and 62.5% of people have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,583, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Most households earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week.

While 33.3% of residents have a long-term health condition—well above the national figure—no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 41.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, a higher proportion of residents served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $225, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. There are no one-parent families in the area, and nearly half of the households are couples without children.

Outright home ownership is well above the national average at 39.1%. Detached houses are less common here than in the state, and typical weekly rent is $300.

The area is very well served by public transport stops, though no one uses them to commute to work. Most residents rely on cars, with many homes owning three or more vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

While 67.9% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the national figure. The local workforce is spread across accommodation, food, and retail.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, but the area is mostly car-dependent for other needs. It is far below the state average for access to parks and health services.