Allanson

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 45. While the number of seniors rose to 13% by 2021, children under 15 now make up 17.7% of the population, a drop of 8.5 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 48.9% and 48.0% respectively.

English is the primary language for 95.3% of the community. Only 2.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 55.5%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 25 points since 2011.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 55.2% of residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,933 a week. High earners are well represented, as 18.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.1% of residents. However, only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than the national average, at 19.6%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.2% of people providing unpaid care and 29% doing significant housework.

Families are the norm here, with 58% of homes consisting of couples with children. People per home is slightly higher than the national figure at 2.6, though it has fallen from 3.0 in 2011.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.4% of dwellings being detached. These are typically large homes, as 93% have three or more bedrooms and only 9.1% of households rent.

Car dependence is total, with 0% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, and very few—just 2.3%—work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there were no recent overseas arrivals in 2021.

Employment is strong, with 64.7% of adults working or looking for work. The local economy is led by the mining industry, where 18.6% of the workforce is employed.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.