Glendale - Cardiff - Hillsborough

The population is around the national average age of 38, but the number of people in de facto relationships is higher than most areas and has risen by 4.1 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the community.

The area is far less diverse than the state average, with only 10.6% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for a combined 85.2%.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, at just 6.3%.

There has been a significant shift away from organised religion, with the share of people reporting no religion rising 24 points since 2011 to reach 44.2%, which is well above the national figure.

While 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion has risen 12 points since 2011 to 50.3%, though this remains lower than most areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,173, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 21.1%.

This area reports significantly more health challenges than most, with 35% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 13.1%, well above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.1% of people caring for children and 14.2% providing other unpaid care, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

With 1,359 First Nations people, this is one of the largest populations at this level. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are higher than the national and state figures, and 6.5% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are typically larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with a high share of couples with children, who make up 57.9% of families.

Detached houses are very common at 89.5%, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 80.1% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is less common here than in most areas.

While 94% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and the area has many bus stops, only 0.8% of people actually commute using public transport. Most people drive or work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 35% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common here than across Australia.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (64.2%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area has a large business presence with 1,761 companies. Overall, its advantage score is exactly in the middle when compared to other similar areas.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,137mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

While residents enjoy easy access to parks and schools, the area is far below the state average for walking to groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score of 5.5, which is considered somewhat walkable.