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499 or less
13 km²
A strong employment rate defines 499 or less, where 64.9% of the population works full-time. This community of 707 people is markedly different from the national norm, with more than half of the population speaking a language other than English at home. The area is largely made up of families with children, which is reflected in the high proportion of large households and the prevalence of spacious detached houses. It is a place where typical household incomes are well above the national figure.
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The area has a young character, with children under 15 making up 22.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 38, the proportion of seniors has risen to 15.8% since 2011.
Very few residents were born overseas, at just 9.2%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
Language diversity is very high here, as 52.5% of people use another language at home, far above the national rate. About 17% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious patterns are distinctive, with 53.3% of people identifying as Muslim. Those with no religion make up 18.8%, which is far below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, and 34% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.
Residents enjoy good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 13%, which is far below the national average. Only 2.4% of people report a mental health condition.
Participation in the Defence Force is well above the national average at 6.9%. Volunteering is common, though the rate fell to 16% by 2021.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.1% of families.
Rental properties are very common, with 71.2% of homes being rented, far above the national figure. Almost all homes are separate houses, and 84.6% have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average at 9%. However, only 5% of people work from home, which is far below the national trend.
The community is very stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very low at 4.6%.
The job market is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, as well as education and transport.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4. While nearly 80% of homes are near groceries, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.