Southbank - East

This is a notably young area, with a typical age of 31 and far fewer children and seniors than the state and national figures. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring at a rate well above the national average.

International roots are very strong here, with 62.5% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 49.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 59.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the common fields of management and commerce.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly personal income at $1,152. This is well above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for help with daily activities both far below the state and national averages.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, which is consistent with the very low number of children in the community.

First Nations people make up 0.4% of the population. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 84.5%, which is far above the national average.

Living arrangements are dominated by singles and couples, with 42.6% of people living alone and only 24.4% of families having children.

The landscape is almost entirely apartments, with 97.7% of homes being flats and 68.6% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%.

Many residents live without a car, with 42.2% of homes having no vehicle, far above the national figure. This is supported by 40.1% of people working from home and a very high rate of public transport use.

The population is highly mobile, with 78.8% moving in the last five years and 41.3% arriving from overseas recently, far above national trends.

Employment is high, with 78.9% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce.

The area is a major business hub with 2,121 businesses and shows strong overall advantage, with population growth since 2021 reaching 18.5%.

The local climate features an average maximum temperature of 20.3 degrees and annual rainfall that is a little above the state average.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.