Stratham

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages of 38. While children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are also well represented at 19.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 93.2% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (49.7%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.0%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree, which is higher than most similar areas, though still below the national figure. Common qualifications include certificates III or IV and degrees in engineering, education, and management.

The area is very prosperous, with 33.0% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average of 22.6%. Twenty per cent of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.0% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition.

Volunteering is very common here; 25.7% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to other areas.

First Nations people in the area are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43. Personal income for this group is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and very few people living alone. Most households are couples with children, and only 7.2% are one-parent families.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 93.9% have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of these homes are owned outright, and rental properties are very rare at just 8.8%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.7% of workers driving to work. Very few people work from home (8.4%), and the drive time to the city is quite long at 109 minutes.

About 32.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than in most other areas of the state.

The workforce is strong, with 67.1% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 2.6% that is lower than the national average. Common industries include health, construction, and education.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.