Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park

The community is far younger than most, with a typical age of 33 and a very low proportion of seniors compared to the national figure. Its population grew by 3.9% since 2016, while the share of children under 15 fell slightly to 18.5%.

This is a diverse area where 41.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above both the state and national averages. English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its international population, 41.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Vietnamese and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is varied; 36.6% of residents report no religion, though this is lower than the state average. Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism also have a presence.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. School completion is also high, with 71.4% of residents having finished Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,913, which is well above the state figure. This prosperity has grown recently, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 9.2 percentage points since 2016.

Residents here enjoy better health than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.7%) compared to the state and nation. Very few people, just 3.2%, need help with daily activities.

While 28.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, those who volunteer are fewer than in most areas. There is a notably high presence of Defence Force veterans at 4.4%.

The First Nations community is small, making up 1.1% of the population. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 56.1%, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (62.5%), though the number of people living alone rose by 4.3 percentage points since 2016.

Renting is much more common here than in other areas, at 37.8%. Only 18.0% of homes are owned outright, far below the national figure, and detached houses are less common than in most of the state.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very short walk to the nearest stop. While 65.5% of people drive to work, 9.9% now work from home, a significant rise since 2016.

The population is highly mobile, with 50.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, accounting for 22.4% of the community.

Workforce participation is among the highest for similar areas, with 72.0% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 62.0%.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage. It is a strong business hub with 1,473 businesses and a population that continues to grow quickly.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 404mm, which is among the lowest for similar areas. Maximum temperatures average 23.2 degrees, slightly cooler than the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 95.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also walk to groceries and parks within 15 minutes.