Knox

The typical resident is 40, making the area slightly older than the national figure. While the proportion of children has dipped slightly since 2011, the number of seniors has risen by 5.2 points over the last decade.

Knox is much more diverse than most similar areas, with 33.0% of people born overseas. This figure has risen by 5.3 points since 2011, with Chinese ancestry being the most common non-European group at 14.1%.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 28.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 7.6 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common additional language, spoken by 7.3% of the population.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 41.6% of the community. This is a significant shift from 2011, when only 25.1% identified this way.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This educational attainment is reflected in the local school system, where students have a much higher average school advantage score than most areas.

Prosperity is common here, as the typical weekly household income of $1,884 is much higher than in most similar areas. Nearly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of residents, which is a little above the state average. Asthma and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, involving 27.8% of people. However, local volunteering has fallen, with 13.1% of residents volunteering compared to 16.8% in 2011.

There are 1,022 First Nations people in the area. This community is faring better than the national average, with a much lower unemployment rate of 7.7% and a higher rate of Year 12 completion.

Families are the norm, with 62.5% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger here, with 2.7 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Large homes are the standard, with 84.0% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This preference for space is reflected in the typical monthly mortgage payment, which is much higher than most areas at $2,000.

Cars are essential, with 54.4% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. However, working from home has surged, with 25.2% of the workforce now doing so, up from just 3.0% in 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Most locals work in health care, retail, or construction.

Knox is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It also has a very high number of businesses, totalling 15,129.

The area receives significantly more rain than the state average, with 898mm annually. Temperatures are generally mild, though the average minimum is slightly higher than the state figure.

Crime rates are generally much lower than most areas, particularly for assault and property damage. The only exception is the theft rate, which is much higher than usual.

The area is very walkable, with 89.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park and 95.7% are near public transport.