Freeling

Freeling is far younger than the rest of the state, as the typical resident is 33 and children under 15 make up 24.9% of the population. This youth is further highlighted by a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which rose to 17.6% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.8% born overseas—a figure that has fallen since 2011 and is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for about 48% of the population.

English is the primary language here, with 93.3% of people using only English at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of the community reports no religion at 58.3%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 26 points since 2011.

While 45.3% of residents have completed Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 10.6%, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,755 a week. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the typical household income was $1,193.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 11.8% of residents. Overall, 32.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average.

The community is very focused on child-rearing, with 35% of people providing unpaid care for children—well above the national average. Additionally, a higher-than-usual 5.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Homes are typically larger and fuller, with 2.9 people per household and a very low 17.2% of people living alone. Most families are couples with children, making up 59.8% of households.

Separate houses are the norm here, with 98.2% of dwellings being detached and 92.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare, at just 13.4%, which is far below the state and national averages.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 74.5% of workers drive to work and 99.6% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. Only 0.3% of residents use public transport to commute.

The population has seen some movement, with 39% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 64.5% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by manufacturing.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, contributing to a low walkability score of 3.7.