Stake Hill

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, the area has a lower proportion of seniors than most similar places.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 21.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is far below the state average of 32.2%.

English is the dominant language, with 97.7% of residents using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

A large majority of the community has no religious affiliation. At 58.6%, this is among the highest levels for its kind and far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 43.6% completed Year 12.

Income levels are very high here, with 38% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the national figure of 22.6%, and the typical personal weekly income of $900 is also a little above the national average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 2.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.9%, about the same as the rest of Australia.

Unpaid work is common in this community, with 28.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is well above the national figure of 20.7%. Additionally, 5.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the population. First Nations residents here earn much more than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $900.

Family life is central to the area, with 65.1% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 3.1 people per home.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 96.7% have three or more bedrooms. While 34% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,382, which is well above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and only 8.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are high, with 72.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 65.9%, with many residents working in construction, mining, and manufacturing.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 24.7% of homes are within walking distance of a park.