Havenview

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. It also has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.2% born here and only 7.5% born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, as only 2.3% of residents use another language at home, far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents, 60.5%, report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 35.2% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are lower than those in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,337, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 36.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.3% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, though the proportion of people who volunteer is well below the state average.

The First Nations population is larger than in about 85% of similar areas, with a typical personal income of $671, which is a little above the national figure.

One-parent families and people living alone are both much more common here than in most other areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 86.2% having three or more bedrooms, and the vast majority (96.9%) are separate houses.

While 97.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, almost no one uses it to commute, and very few people work from home.

The area has seen some movement, with 33.7% of people moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, yet the unemployment rate of 6.8% is a little above the national average.

Residents are within a short walk of schools and parks, but the area is mostly car-dependent as there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.