Abernethy

The area is much younger than most, with 20% of people being children under 15. This youthfulness is reflected in the typical age of 36 and a low senior population of 11%. De facto relationships are also well above the national figure at 16.4%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.5% born overseas, a figure that has fallen far below the state and national levels since 2011. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 93.3% of people using it at home. This is far below the national average for other language use, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.5%. About 38% of the population report having no religion, which is a rise of 17 points since 2011 and is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 59.1% of residents.

Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $2,062. This is a significant increase from 2011, and 21% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

A little more than the national average, 7.1% of people need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are slightly above state levels, with arthritis and asthma being the most common.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 29.5% of people providing it, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 12.5%.

Homes in Abernethy are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (63.4%) and a very low number of people living alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. While 79% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen sharply since 2011 to 28.4%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, though 16% of the workforce now works from home.

While 32.8% of the population moved in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas are far above the national average at 30%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.5%. Unemployment is quite low at 3.0%, with many residents employed in manufacturing, health, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. While everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within 15 minutes.