Trigg

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over. While the typical resident is 43, there is a balanced mix of age groups, including 18.3% of children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.9% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.9% of the population. While 6.5% use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

A little more than 44% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.8%.

Trigg is among the most qualified areas at this level, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 75.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,525 a week, far above the national figure. About 42.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Residents report better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.3% of people. This is well below the national average, and only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation is high, with 21.8% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, including 32.3% who care for children.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,375 is among the highest at this level and far above the state average.

Families are the norm here, with 68.6% being couples with children. The area has far fewer one-parent families and people living alone compared to most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 87% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A high 45.8% of homes are owned outright, though typical mortgage payments are far above the state average at $3,000 a month.

Most people drive to work, but the area is well-served by public transport with 12 stops and 2 routes. Only 2.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is very short at 13 minutes.

About 32.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.2% of the community.

The workforce is professional, with 35.2% of workers in professional roles. While 65.7% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas.

Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and a park. However, it is very difficult to reach groceries or health services on foot, as these are far less accessible than in other parts of the state.