Oakdowns

This is a young community where children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas, at 21.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.3%), though 11.0% were born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, both around 46%.

English is the main language for 88.7% of the community. While 7.4% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the population (50.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are relatively high, with 53.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state figure. About 20.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are strong, with personal weekly earnings of $959 being well above the state average. Typical household income is also higher than most similar areas at $1,778 per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.7% of residents, which is well above the national figure. However, only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities, a rate lower than most areas.

Parental care is a major feature here, with 36.3% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national average. Volunteering is less common, at 14.4%.

The First Nations community is relatively small but successful, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and typical personal incomes well above the national and state figures.

Families with children are common, making up 55.1% of households. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most similar areas, at 16.4%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (97.8%). While 50.8% of homes have a mortgage, typical weekly rents of $400 are well above the state average.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, though 3.0% use public transport, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The community is well-served by 11 public transport stops.

The population is highly mobile, with 49.5% moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals (16.3%) compared to most similar areas.

The workforce is very active, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than average at 63.6%.

The area is quite walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks and schools within 15 minutes on foot.