Newstead

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over. While the typical age is 51, the number of children under 15 has fallen to 16.8% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.0% of the community, which is far above the national average. There are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

A striking 61.7% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen 33 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen 17 points since 2011.

Typical personal and household incomes are well below the national figures. However, there has been a trend toward higher earnings, with the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week rising to 7.9%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, especially mental health conditions at 12.2%. This is well above the state and national figures.

This is a highly active community where 27.8% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. Many residents also perform significant unpaid housework and provide care for others.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 40.5%, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96.6% of homes being detached. A high 44.7% of these are owned outright, and the rental rate is much lower than in most areas.

Every single home in Newstead has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is very common, with 21.2% of the workforce doing so, while no one commutes via public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, retail, or professional roles, though the full-time employment rate has fallen since 2011.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries, and the area has far more walkable amenities per person than the state average. However, there is no access to health services within a 15-minute walk.