Bounded Locality

Seniors make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This aging trend is clear, as the typical resident is now 48 and the number of people aged 65 and over has risen 5.4 percentage points since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.3% born here and only 10.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 89.3% of people using it only at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents have no religion, accounting for 48.8% of the community. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 16.3% since 2011, though this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has also risen by 9.2 percentage points over the last decade.

Incomes here are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,284 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 8.8 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 20.6%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 14.5% of people doing so.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 30.6% of households, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.3 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.4% of all homes. Ownership is high, with 45.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential here, as 61.8% of workers drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 3.0% having none.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 7.4%.

Full-time employment is well below the national figure at 53.8%, but the unemployment rate is a low 3.9%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and education.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 84.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is lower, with only 29.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.