Burnside - Wattle Park

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011. There are far fewer children under 15 and people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

A significant 33.1% of residents were born overseas, which is well above both the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries, with China being the most frequent country of birth outside Australia.

Language diversity is high, with 27.2% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 43.7% of the community reports having no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. Christianity is almost as common at 43.3%.

This is a highly qualified area where 46.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 76.9%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,657, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. This wealth is reflected in the 31.8% of households that earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions. Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much higher than the national figure at 20.8%, though this has fallen since 2011. More people here provide unpaid care or do housework than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 80 people. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 54.9%, which is far above the state and national figures.

Family homes are common, with 62% consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very strong, with 43.5% of homes owned outright. While typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, renting is far less common than the national average.

The area is very well connected, with a short 8-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport routes. About 15.1% of people work from home, which is well above the state figure.

Around 37.2% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.7% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% that is lower than the national figure. Health, professional, and education services are the main industries.

The area is among the most advantaged in the nation, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills.

The area is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 21.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is much lower than in most other areas.

This is a very walkable community, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services, schools, and groceries is far above the state average.