Malbina

The area has a high proportion of children, with 29.9% under 15, which is far above the national figure. First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, a little above the state average, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or struggle with English, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the main religion here, with 57.1% of residents identifying as such. The 36.4% who report no religion is far below the state figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $2,416, which is far above the state average. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 46.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above both the state and nation.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure.

A high number of residents perform unpaid housework and care for children, and 19.7% have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national figure.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,124 is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. People living alone are much less common here than in most areas, with only 11.5% of households consisting of one person.

Every home in Malbina is a separate house, and half are owned outright. Large homes are the norm, with 88.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure a little above the state average.

Full-time employment is very high at 76.3%, far above the national figure, and there is no recorded unemployment. Many residents work in public administration, health care, or retail.

Malbina is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.