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Carisbrook
4 km²
Older residents are common in Carisbrook, where the typical age is 46 and seniors make up nearly a quarter of the population. This small community of 920 people has grown by 16% since 2011 and is mostly made up of families with children. It is a predominantly Australian-born area where most people own their own large homes. While the population is ageing, there is also a strong presence of children and a high rate of volunteering.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 23.6% since 2011.
The community is very consistent in its origins, with 88.2% born in Australia. Only 6.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 93% of the population. Only 2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A large share of the community reports having no religion, at 47.5%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 25 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose to 38.3% since 2011.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,121 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly more frequent, affecting 12.2% of residents.
Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 21.3% volunteering and 17.2% providing unpaid care. This is well above the national figure for both activities.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.4 people per household. While couples with children are common, 32.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Home ownership is high, with 44.1% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and 81.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 70.4% of workers drive to work. Only 1% of the population uses public transport for their commute.
The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved house in the last five years compared to the national average. However, recent overseas arrivals rose to 9.8% since 2011.
About 54.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much lower than most areas at 50.9%.
Carisbrook is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes have groceries or health services within that distance.