Remainder of State/Territory

The area is far younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 30. While the population of children under 15 has fallen since 2011, there are far more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 6.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

About 41.2% of people report no religion, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.3%.

This is a well-qualified community where 64.3% of adults completed Year 12, a figure well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Prosperity is very high here, with typical household incomes of $2,562 a week, well above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply since 2011 to 38.4%.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate that is well below the national average. Very few people need help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than nationally, and there is a very high rate of former Defence Force members. However, there are far fewer people providing unpaid care or housework than in most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 54.5% of households.

Detached houses are the norm here, though renting is far more common than the national average at 41.3%. Typical weekly rents are about $380, and typical monthly mortgage payments are around $1,800.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Working from home is also common, with 17.6% of the workforce doing so.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Employment rates are very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.4% and far more full-time workers than the national average. Many residents work as managers or in public administration and safety.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While many homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.