Hughesdale

The population is about the same age as the national average, with a typical resident aged 38. It is a relatively adult-focused area, as the proportion of children under 15 is much lower than in most other similar suburbs.

Cultural diversity is a key feature here, with 39.1% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 40.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Greek and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 45.2%, while 37.7% of residents report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Hughesdale is an exceptionally well-qualified area, where 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and reflects a high number of professionals in the community.

The area is wealthy, with typical family incomes reaching $2,540 a week. Since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 19 points.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to most areas. About 8.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is slightly lower than the state average.

A high number of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the share of people who volunteer has fallen slightly since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 27 people. This group is older and has a much higher typical personal income than the national average.

Family life is common here, with 60.6% of households being couples with children. About a quarter of the population live alone.

Housing is more diverse than in other areas, with a much lower share of separate houses and a higher number of renters. Rents and mortgage payments are both higher than the state average.

Working from home is very common, with 36.5% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area is well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.7% of the population.

Employment is strong, and 68.6% of adults are working or looking for work. This is well above the national average, with many residents employed as professionals or managers.

The suburb is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, outperforming 90% of similar areas.

The local climate is characterised by average maximum temperatures of 20.0 degrees, which is much lower than most other areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, the suburb has a high walkability score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.