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Arcadia Downs
2 km²
Daily life in Arcadia Downs revolves around large, detached homes and a high reliance on cars. This is a wealthy, ageing community where the typical resident is 51, far older than the national figure. It is a stable area with a shrinking population of 284 people, most of whom own their homes outright. High rates of professional employment and home ownership combine to make it one of the most affluent pockets in the region.
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The population has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 51 and seniors making up 22.9% of the community. This shift is reflected in the number of children under 15, which fell by 8.7 points since 2011 to 15.1%.
Most residents were born in Australia (89.1%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 91.2% of people, though those using another language at home rose to 6.0% since 2011. This is still far below the national figure.
About 43.7% of residents report no religion, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011 and is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.1%.
The community is well-qualified, with 26.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 57.9% having completed Year 12. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and education.
Income levels are among the highest for similar areas, with 32.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $2,437, which is well above the state and national figures.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 23.2%. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 29.4% of people volunteering—far above the state and national averages. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone (5.3%), and one-parent families are among the lowest for this level at 5.8%.
Every single home is a separate detached house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 58.9% owned outright and no one renting.
Car dependence is total, as 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle. About 13.1% of the workforce now works from home.
The community is very stable, with only 19.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
The area has a strong employment rate, with 69.3% of people working full-time. This is far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. While most homes are near a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.