Ambleside

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 25.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in a smaller proportion of children under 15, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, but 15.8% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

About 9.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still far below the national figure.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 47.2% of people reporting no religion and 46.9% identifying as Christian.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a lower rate of people completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,443 a week, which is about the same as the state figure. However, family incomes are well below the national average.

Long-term health issues are much more common here than in similar areas, with 37.1% of people reporting a condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.2%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 20.4% volunteering and 18.3% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families with children make up 47.2% of households, while 26% of people live alone. The typical home contains 2.4 people, which is consistent with the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97.9% of homes being detached. A huge 50.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 77.3% of people drive to work and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Despite this, there are many public transport stops relative to the population size.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also well above the national average at 20%.

Most of the workforce is employed full-time, with 61.3% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and construction.

Ambleside is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While most homes are near a transport stop, almost no one can walk to a park, school, or health service within 15 minutes.