Peterborough

The community is far older than most areas, with the typical age being 56 and a significant 32.2% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 13 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.4%), and those with overseas heritage primarily list English, Australian, or Irish ancestry. Only 10.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents (54.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 26 points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications since 2011, with 23.1% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly half of residents (46.4%) have completed Year 12, though this remains far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $810, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Residents report fewer health issues than most areas; only 23.8% have a long-term health condition and just 3.3% have a mental health condition, which is well below the national average.

This is a highly active community where 24.7% of people volunteer, far exceeding the national figure. Unpaid housework is also very common here, with 31.3% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it.

The area has a high number of people living alone (39.0%) and couples without children (50.0%). Because of this, households are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home.

Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses (98.0%), and over half of all homes (51.0%) are owned outright. This is far above the national average, and typical weekly rent is lower than the national figure at $265.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 68% of people driving to work and no one using public transport for their commute. About 16.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population has seen significant movement, with 40.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Despite this, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 60.4% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in construction (15.5%) or professional roles (20.4%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and most are near groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, contributing to a walkability score that is well below the state average.