Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Auchenflower
1 km²
A staggering 52.9% of adults in Auchenflower hold a bachelor's degree or higher, making it one of the most highly qualified areas in the region. This professional character is reflected in the typical weekly household income of $2,180, which is well above the national figure. It is a young, mobile community where the typical resident is 32 and many work from home. The neighbourhood's appeal is anchored by a 'walker's paradise' environment, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of essential services and parks.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 32, which is six years younger than the state and national averages. While children under 15 and seniors are both well below the national figures, there has been a rise in people aged 65 and over since 2011.
About a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the main language for 82% of the community. While 14.5% of people use another language at home, this is well below the national average of 22.3%.
Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 52.9% of adults holding a university degree. This is far above the national average of 26.3% and is reflected in a workforce heavily concentrated in professional and managerial roles.
Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with 32.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $3,040 is well above the national figure of $2,120.
The area is in good health overall, with a rate of people needing help with daily activities that is among the lowest at this level. However, 10.2% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 20.9% of residents giving their time. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework is well below the state and national figures.
The First Nations population is small, numbering 46 people. This group is a little older than the state average and sees a very high Year 12 completion rate of 76.9%.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people. A high number of residents live alone—30.8%—which is well above the national figure.
The housing market is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 59.7% of dwellings. Renting is far more common than the national average, with 47.1% of households renting.
Auchenflower is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also very common, accounting for 26.8% of the workforce.
The population is highly transient, with 57.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.6% of the community, which is well above the national average.
The workforce is very active, with 74.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most residents work in professional and technical roles or healthcare.
The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and job skills, with a typical personal income and education level that places it among the most advantaged areas in the country.
The area receives far more rainfall than the state average, with 1,206mm annually. Maximum temperatures are a little below the state average.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. This exceptional walkability is supported by high street connectivity and a high number of amenities.