Mangalore

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 16.6% of the population, there are fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth, and English is the dominant ancestry at 47.6%.

English is the primary language for 97.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

About 40.5% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 54.5%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Around 43% of residents have Year 10 as their highest year of school.

The typical personal income is $781 a week, which is a little above the state figure. Typical family incomes sit at $1,781 weekly, around the middle for similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.6% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions reported.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care for children, at 31%. This is well above the state and national figures, though volunteering rates are much lower than usual.

First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 36. Their typical personal income of $900 is also far above the state and national figures.

Large families are common, with 60.6% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home here than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and 85.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, with only 6.5% of households renting their home.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with 71.4% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, and 0.0% do so.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, at 68.5%. Full-time employment is well above the state average, with many people working in retail and construction.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.