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500 or more
290 km²
A typical resident here is 48, making 500 or more far older than the national average. This is a community of established adults and seniors, with a quarter of the population aged 65 and over. Most people live in their own detached houses and have a strong connection to the area. It is a place where home ownership is very high and the pace of life is steady.
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The area is notably older than most, with the typical age being 48 and 25.2% of people aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown by 4.8 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen slightly to 16.9%.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.6%), and only 11.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home. This is much lower than most other areas across the country.
A nearly half of residents (48.7%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.
More people have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, although the 16.6% rate remains well below the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen by 9.6 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,284, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 9.3 points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported issues.
Residents are very active in their community, with 20.8% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most other areas.
About 30.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. This contributes to a lower number of people per home (2.3) compared to the rest of Australia.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.9%) and high ownership, with 45.2% of homes owned outright. Renting is much less common here than nationally, at just 14.8%.
Cars are essential, as 97% of homes have a motor vehicle and only 0.4% of people use public transport to get to work. Working from home has grown significantly, reaching 14.2% in 2021.
The population is relatively stable, with only 35% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average at 6.6%.
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure. Health care, construction, and retail are the main industries where residents work.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 84.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is lower, with only 32.4% of homes within a short walk.