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Axedale
2 km²
A much younger population than the state average sets Axedale apart as a growing family hub. The typical resident is just 34, and the community has grown 61% since 2011. It is a place where young families are common, with a high number of children under 15 and homes that are generally larger than the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses and is characterized by a significant shift toward people identifying as having no religion.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 25.3% of residents being children under 15. This young age structure is reflected in the 13.9% of people in de facto relationships, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia (85.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 7.8%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.
More than half of the community (50.9%) now report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 21.3% identified this way.
A higher proportion of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher (17.6%) compared to most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Since 2011, there has been a notable increase in both university degrees and Year 12 completions.
Typical weekly household income is $1,702, which is much higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the national figure. Higher-income households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 15.7% since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with 3.7% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.0%, a little above the national figure.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 39.8% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is far above the national figure. Volunteer rates are also well above the national average at 17.2%.
Families with children are the norm here, making up 69.8% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.8 people per home, which is higher than most areas.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 82.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here at 7.0%, far below the state average, while 36.5% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are essential, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle and 74.2% of workers drive to work. No one in the community commutes using public transport.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, well below the state and national figures. Local jobs are concentrated in construction, health, and education.
Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, but there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk. This contributes to a walkability score that is well below the state average.