Chisholm

The typical resident is 39, and the area is seeing an increase in seniors, who now make up 19.2% of the population. This is higher than the national figure of 17.2%.

Born-overseas residents make up 49.7% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. This has risen sharply by 32 points since 2011, with Chinese and Indian ancestries being prominent.

Half of all residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and the number of people speaking little or no English has risen since 2016.

About 39.5% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This group has grown by 9.4 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This professional profile is reflected in the high number of residents working in management, commerce, and engineering.

High earners are common here, with 26.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical family income is $2,218 per week, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Residents generally report good health, as those with a long-term health condition (24%) or a mental health condition (6.4%) are both well below national figures.

Community involvement is around the middle for similar areas, with 14% of people volunteering. The proportion of people providing unpaid care for children has fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 62.2% of households. This helps explain why the number of people per home (2.6) is higher than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 37% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,400 is much higher than most areas.

Working from home is very common, with 33.1% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure of 21%. Public transport is also widely used, with a high number of bus routes serving the area.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.3% of the population, which is well above the national average.

While many residents are professionals, the unemployment rate of 5.9% is much higher than in most similar areas. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is slightly below the national figure.

Life here is highly convenient, with 97.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, a school, and public transport.