St Peters - Marden

The typical resident is 41, which is older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population, a figure that rose 4.0 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 28.0% of the community, which is well above the state figure of 24.1%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 23.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average of 17.8%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion (43.6%), a figure that rose 17 points since 2011. Christianity is also common at 44.0%.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 45.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents finished Year 12, and the area has some of the largest and most advantaged schools in the region.

The area is very wealthy, with 29.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical family income is $2,627, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.2% of residents, which is well below the state figure of 31.0%.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 20.0% of people giving their time. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent, at 14.1%.

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30.

The community has a high number of people living alone (31.8%) and fewer one-parent families than most other areas. Households are generally smaller, with 2.3 people per home.

Homes are more likely to be owned outright here (35.5%) than in most areas. Detached houses are much less common than the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,080.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, with 6.3% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by a high number of routes and a very short 5-minute drive to the city.

The area is quite dynamic, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work (65.2%). The workforce is dominated by professionals, particularly those in health, education, and technical fields.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. It is also home to a large number of businesses, more than 90% of similar areas.

Average maximum temperatures (22.6) are well below the state average, and annual rainfall is far above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.