State Electorate · Area profile
Theodore
105 km²
Typical household incomes in Theodore are a little above the national figure, reflecting a community that has grown by 23% since 2011. It is a young, family-oriented area where the typical resident is 36 and children make up over a fifth of the population. This shift toward young families is seen in the high number of large homes and a significant increase in people born overseas, who now make up nearly 30% of the residents.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population well above the national figure. Conversely, residents aged 65 and over make up just 12.2%, which is well below the state and national averages.
People born overseas now make up 29.9% of the population, a sharp rise of 17 percentage points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the main language for 84.1% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home has risen since 2011, the proportion who speak little or no English is still a little below the national figure.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 32 percentage points since 2011.
While the number of people completing Year 12 rose by 13 percentage points since 2011, those with a bachelor degree or higher stand at 17.8%, which is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,965, which is a little above the state and national figures. This reflects a strong upward trend, with typical household earnings rising by $911 since 2011.
Health figures are generally in line with the rest of the country, with 27.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition at 9.1%.
A very high 33% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of residents who volunteer fell by 11 percentage points since 2011 to 10.4%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.
Most homes are large, with 89.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. However, only 20.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national average.
Car dependence is very high, as only 2.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, with only 1.3% of people using it to commute.
The area is quite mobile, with 47.6% of people moving house in the last five years. While many move into the area, the proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen sharply since 2011.
A higher-than-average 68.6% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a park. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 29% of homes within a 15-minute walk.