Paringa

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the number of children has fallen slightly since 2011, seniors make up 21% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, but those born overseas make up 11.7% of the community. This figure is far below the state and national averages, though it has risen since 2011.

Language diversity has grown quickly, with the proportion of people using another language at home rising 8 percentage points since 2011. At 4.8%, the share of people who speak little or no English is now among the highest for similar areas.

A shift away from organised religion is evident here, as 47.2% of people now report no religion. This is well above the national figure and represents a 19 point increase since 2011.

Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national figures, and the number has fallen slightly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,346, which is well below the national figure. However, personal weekly income of $806 is a little above the state average and much higher than in most similar areas.

Health profiles are generally positive, with 28.6% of people living with a long-term condition. Notably, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteerism is common, with 16.4% of people volunteering, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most other areas.

Families are the mainstay of the area, and 47.7% of households consist of couples with children. People living alone make up 26.9% of the community, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 94.1% of dwellings being separate houses. Many are large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms, and 40.6% are owned outright.

Car use is the norm, but 11% of people now commute by public transport, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, at just 1.9%.

The area has seen a notable influx of new residents, with 25.8% being recent arrivals from overseas. This is far above both the state and national averages.

The job market is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.4% and a high full-time employment rate of 64.8%. Agriculture is the most common industry, followed by health and hospitality.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.