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5,000 to 9,999
74 km²
A shrinking population has seen 5,000 to 9,999 lose 17% of its residents since 2011. It is now a community where the typical resident is 41, with a notable increase in seniors and a high proportion of children. The area is defined by large, detached family homes and a strong culture of volunteering. It feels like a traditional residential pocket with a growing number of people who identify as having no religion.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with seniors making up 19.3% of the population. It also has a high proportion of children under 15, at 20.3%, and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.
While 18.2% of residents were born overseas—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, used by 85.2% of the community. Only 6.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
A striking 52.6% of residents report having no religion, which is among the highest rates for similar areas and far above the national figure. This represents a 23 percentage point increase since 2011.
The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 46.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 15.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are higher than in most similar areas, though still far below national levels.
Typical weekly household income is $1,418, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical resident now earning $742 per week.
Long-term health conditions affect 27.8% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Only 5.0% of people need help with daily activities, a rate lower than most similar areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 19.5% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (53.4%), though people living alone make up 27.5% of households. The typical home holds 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.0% of all dwellings. These are typically large, with 84.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
Car dependence is high, with 62.9% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 7.2% of residents work from home, which is far below the national average of 21.0%.
About 39.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is similar to other areas. However, recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011, dropping from 23.4% to 9.2%.
Full-time employment is at 53.8%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Common industries include accommodation and food, health care, and retail trade.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While 83.1% of homes are near a park, only 40.9% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.