West Island

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. There are a good number of children under 15, but very few seniors, with only 9.5% of people aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 10.2% of people use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, although it remains far below the state average.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 56.5%. This is far above both the state and national figures.

The community is well qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and half of the residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are very high here; 24.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. The typical personal weekly income is $1,388.

The population is very healthy, with only 12.9% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure, and no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 37.2% of people helping out, far above the national rate. There is also a higher than average number of people who served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most homes are made up of couples with children, and very few people live alone. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home is a separate house, and 62.8% are rented, which is far above the national figure. While monthly home loan payments are very high, the typical weekly rent is just $68.

Every household has at least one motor vehicle. Many people get to work by driving or walking, and 12.4% work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 50.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.6% of the community.

The area has a very strong job market with 0.0% unemployment. Most adults are working or looking for work, and 65.2% are employed full-time.

The area is quite walkable, with 84.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.