Bilbul

The area has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 7.6%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. The typical resident is 43, and about 21% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 11.2% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the main language, but 10.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Despite this, no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 70.5% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 19.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.5% having completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,875 a week. This reflects a strong trend toward wealth, as 25.6% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 29.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national figure. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 11.9% of people volunteering. The number of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework has also fallen since 2011.

Families are the mainstay here, with 67.7% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are very rare, making up only 3% of the community.

Homes are typically large, with 94.2% having three or more bedrooms. Many residents have high security of tenure, as 38.4% own their homes outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. No one in Bilbul works from home.

The population is quite stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.3%. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 72.9%, with many residents working in manufacturing and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. While most homes are near public transport, there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.