5,000 to 9,999

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the proportion of children has fallen slightly since 2011, the number of seniors has risen, and there are more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most similar areas.

Born in Australia for the most part, only 10.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most people identify with Australian or English ancestry, though Irish and Scottish heritage are also common.

English is the dominant language here, with only 5.7% of people using another language at home—far below the national average of 22.3%. The number of people who speak little or no English is also quite low at 0.7%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 35.4% report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 19 percentage points since 2011, though the figure remains well below the national average.

Qualification levels are lower than the national average, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been progress since 2011, with 10 more percentage points of the population completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figures, with the usual household earning $1,292 a week. While weekly incomes have risen since 2011, only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term condition. This is reflected in a higher rate of people needing help with daily activities compared to the national average.

Community involvement is steady, with 15.6% of people volunteering and a slightly higher rate of unpaid housework than the national figure. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans here than in most similar areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 30.7% of people live alone—well above the national average. There are also more one-parent families here than in most other areas, though the typical home has slightly fewer people than the national average.

Detached houses are very common, making up 82.8% of homes. A high number of residents own their homes outright, and while weekly rents have risen to $300, this is still well below the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 65% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 11.1% since 2011.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is about the same as the national rate, and the number of recent arrivals from overseas has risen slightly since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the national average, at 53.6%. The most common industries for employment are health care and social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.2. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school, and 73.1% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.