Sunshine North

The typical resident is 37, a little younger than the national figure. De facto relationships are much less common here than in most areas, though their prevalence rose 2.8 points since 2011.

This area is far more multicultural than the rest of the state, with 54.2% of people born overseas. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 34.1% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, and 69.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Vietnamese is the most spoken non-English language at 39.0%.

The proportion of people with no religion is much lower than in most areas, though it has risen 11 points since 2011. Buddhism is a significant faith here, practiced by 21.1% of residents.

Educational attainment is rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher growing 8.4 points since 2011 to 19.6%. Year 12 completion also rose 11 points over the same period.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical family earning $1,491 a week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly rose 11 points since 2011.

A higher share of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, reports of mental health conditions are much lower than the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework than in most areas. Only 6.5% of residents volunteer, which is well below the state figure.

The First Nations community is small, representing 0.4% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 29, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 21.1% of households.

Detached houses are very common, and 82.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 37.6% of homes are owned outright, the rental rate rose 6.4 points since 2011 to 29.5%.

Most people drive to work, though 15.8% now work from home, a significant rise from 2.3% in 2011. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and most residents live just a one-minute walk from a stop.

The community is relatively stable, as 32.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is well above the national figure, though it fell 3.2 points since 2011. Manufacturing and retail are the primary industries for local workers.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the state, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage. It does, however, host a large number of businesses, totaling 1,464.

The area receives more rain than the state average, with 582mm annually. Maximum temperatures are about the same as the state average at 20.4 degrees.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 78.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, access to health services is far below the state average.