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The community is becoming younger, as the typical resident is now 40 and children under 15 make up 23.8% of the population. There is also a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.8% compared to the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for over 43% of the population.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure, it has risen to 4.0% since 2011.

The area is marked by a significant shift away from faith, with 55.5% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the Australian figure and represents a 32 point increase since 2011.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 26.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Education levels have risen sharply since 2011, and 50.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are notably high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,035. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $887, and nearly one in five households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 32.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. This includes 11.0% of people living with a mental health condition.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 21.5% volunteering. This is much higher than most similar areas, and 40.3% of people provide unpaid care for children, a figure far above the state average.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.1% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.2% of all dwellings. While renting is far less common here than across Australia, typical weekly rents are a little above the state average at $350.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though 11.0% now work from home, which is higher than the state average. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 2.5% having none.

The area sees steady movement, with 37.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased to 8.1% since 2011.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 3.3% is lower than both the state and national figures. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have very good access to health services and groceries compared to the state average.