Highton

The population has grown 24% since 2011 to over 24,000 people. The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national average, though the area is slightly younger than it was in 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.2% of people at home. Those using another language account for 12.4%, a figure that is well below the national average but has risen since 2011.

The community has seen a significant shift toward secularism, with people of no religion rising 20 points since 2011 to reach 42.6%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Highton is highly educated, with 35.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 68.9%.

The area is wealthy, with 31% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011. Typical family weekly incomes are $2,575, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 4.2% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at around the national level.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though the rate fell since 2011. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and housework compared to the national average.

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. This group has a much higher typical household income than most similar areas and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Family life is central here, with 64.6% of homes being couples with children. People living alone are less common than in most areas, and typical homes hold 2.7 people.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 88.5% being separate houses and 84.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 39.2% of homes are owned outright.

Car use is very high, with 55.6% of people driving to work and only 1.2% using public transport. This reliance on cars is consistent with the long 27-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers are the most common occupations, with many people working in health and education.

Highton is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. It is also home to a large number of businesses, totaling 1,878.

The local climate is characterized by an average maximum temperature of 19.4 degrees and annual rainfall of 557mm, which is a little above the state average.

While nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities like health services and groceries are much further away than the state average. The terrain is also steeper than the state typical.