Preston - West

The population grew by 4.2% since 2016 to reach 12,696 people. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, and the typical age is 38, which is exactly the same as the state and national figures.

About 29.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is much higher than most areas, with 31.4% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is a drop of 5.1 percentage points since 2016.

People with no religion make up 46.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This group has grown by 10 percentage points since 2016.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 40.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification has risen by 6.7 percentage points since 2016.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,455, which is higher than most similar areas. High earners are more common here, with 28% of households earning over $3,000 a week, up 12 percentage points since 2016.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.4% of residents, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%. Other health indicators, like those needing help with daily activities, are around the middle for similar areas.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.1% of people doing so. Conversely, only 1.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents are more likely to speak a traditional language here than in most other areas. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate at 55.9% compared to the national figure of 37%.

Most households consist of couples with children, making up 62.2% of the total. People living alone account for 26.4% of homes, which is about the same as the state average.

Rental properties are more common than usual, and typical weekly rents are $400. Homes here tend to be smaller, with 61.4% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

Working from home is very popular here, with 37.9% of people doing so, a massive jump from 3.9% in 2016. The area is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.1% of the population, which is slightly above the national average. This is a decrease of 5.3 percentage points since 2016.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.8%. Professional roles are the most common occupation, accounting for 35.7% of workers.

The area is considered an advantage for most, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by high scores for education and job skills.

The area receives more annual rainfall than the state average, with 663mm. Average maximum temperatures are about 20.4 degrees, which is lower than in most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.