Trafalgar

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41 and over a quarter of people aged 65 or more. However, children under 15 now make up 20.2% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43.9% and 42.4% respectively.

English is the main language for 90.4% of the community. While far below the state average, the number of people using another language at home rose to 4.5% since 2011.

A majority of residents, 52.0%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose 27 points since 2011.

Education levels have improved since 2011, with those who completed Year 12 rising to 44.4%. While this is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state figure.

Incomes have climbed since 2011, and typical personal weekly income is now $727. This is higher than in most similar areas, although it remains a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 33.3% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 29.4% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than in the state, though it has fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 53.0% of households. One-parent families are also more prevalent here than in most similar areas, at 18.3%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.8% of homes. Most are large, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 37.9% are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.9% of people commute by public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 9.6% since 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased, reaching 13.3%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in similar areas, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure at 3.8%. Health care and construction are the top industries.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a school or a park. However, only 37.6% of homes are near public transport, which is far below the state average.