5086, SA

The area is much younger than most, with the typical resident aged 36 and a higher than average share of children under 15. While the population has grown by 16% since 2011, the proportion of seniors remains well below the state figure.

Born overseas is a common trait here, with 39.6% of people born abroad, a figure far above the national average. This has risen by 9.2 percentage points since 2011, with significant communities from India and China.

Language diversity is very high, as 41% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, though the share of people who speak little or no English has barely changed recently.

People with no religion make up 32.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure. However, this group has grown by 7.9 percentage points since 2011, alongside a notable Hindu population of 11.3%.

Residents are very well qualified, with 32.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in a significant rise in Year 12 completions since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,972, which is about the same as the state average. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the share of people earning $2,000 or more per week is lower than in most other areas.

People with a long-term health condition are less common here than in most areas and well below the state average. About 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering is much lower than the state average. The number of volunteers has fallen by 2.1 percentage points since 2011.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 61.6%, and the number of people living alone has fallen slightly since 2011.

Renting is much more common here than in the rest of the state, with 35.5% of households renting. Outright home ownership is well below the national average, though 80.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average, supported by a high number of bus routes. Many residents live very close to transit, with 99.9% within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the state average, though the rate of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure. Health care and social assistance are the most common industries.

The area has a high level of education and job skills, ranking better than 70% of similar areas. However, access to general money and resources is much lower, sitting below about 80% of other areas.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly theft, property damage, and burglary. The overall crime rate has risen by 16.4% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 97.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential amenities. This is far above the state average, with nearly all residents living within 15 minutes of a park or school.