Allendale East

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with children under 15 making up 28.2% of the population. This has contributed to a drop in the number of seniors, who now account for 12.6% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.2%), and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 5.8%. English and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is largely non-religious, with 62.8% of people reporting no religion. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant drop from 2011, when the figure was 21.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is about the same as the state average. While most residents earn under $3,000 a week, the typical family income has risen by $711 since 2011.

Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with only 23.1% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer than in most areas at 4.3%.

Unpaid work is very common here, as 38.4% of people care for children and 32.5% do significant housework. However, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 11.3%.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, as 69.5% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses (90.6%), and 80.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 8.3%.

Car use is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. About 37.9% of households own three vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 20.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very low at 2.4%, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Health care and agriculture are the most common industries.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.4. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park or school, there are no groceries or health services nearby.