Payneham - Felixstow

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. Seniors make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

A strong international presence is evident, with 34.1% of people born overseas, far above the state average. Italian, Chinese, and English are the most common ancestries, with Italy and China being the top birthplaces outside Australia.

Language diversity is very high, as 32.6% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure far above the national average. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.5% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the state average, though it has risen significantly since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than usual, reaching 66.2%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,095, which is a little above the state average. Since 2011, typical household incomes have risen by $504, and the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has increased by 12 points.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.8%. Arthritis is the most frequently reported long-term health condition, affecting 10.2% of residents.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 17.4% of people pitching in. Unpaid care for others is also higher than usual, at 12.8%.

The First Nations community is small but highly educated, with a Year 12 completion rate of 67.2%, far above the national figure. Those identifying as First Nations also have a typical personal income well above the state average.

Living alone is much more common here than in most areas, with 34.0% of people in one-person households. This helps explain why the average home size of 2.3 people is lower than the national typical of 2.5.

Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, and there is a higher rate of renting at 33.2%. The typical weekly rent is $330, which is a little below the national figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of bus routes and stops. This makes the area very accessible, with a short 8-minute drive to the city.

The area is quite dynamic, with 42.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This mobility is linked to a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 20.6% of the population.

Around 61.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national average. Many residents work in professional, managerial, or health-related roles.

The area is generally well-off, with a higher overall advantage score than 60% of similar areas. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, ranking higher than 80% of other areas.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is 548mm, which is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services. It is far more walkable than the state average, providing easy access to most daily needs on foot.