Cuballing

The area is much older than most, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. While children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population, the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 1.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with 91.4% of people using it exclusively at home. Very few people use another language (1.8%), and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of the community—52.9%—report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This trend has risen significantly since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common faith at 33.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 32.9% since 2011.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,134 a week. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though typical family and personal incomes have all risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term condition and 8.1% needing help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health issue.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 25.1% of people pitching in—far above the national figure. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Couples without children make up the largest group at 44%, while 24.5% of people live alone. Household sizes are around the national average, with 50.3% of homes housing two people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 51.7% of residents own their home outright, and only 11.3% of households rent.

Cars are essential for travel, as 73.9% of workers drive and no one uses public transport to commute. Only 2% of people work from home, and 33.8% of households own two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 29.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About half of adults are working or looking for work, with 55.6% employed full-time. Local jobs are spread across retail, health care, and public administration, with a 4.9% unemployment rate.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. While many homes are near a park, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.