Flagstaff Hill

The population is older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 42 and a growing number of seniors, who now make up 19.6% of the community. This is a modest increase in total population, which grew 3.4% since 2011 to reach 10,784 people.

Born overseas in 28.0% of cases, residents here are more likely to have been born abroad than people in most other areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English accounting for 44.4% of the population.

English is the main language for 84.0% of the community, and the 14.1% who use another language at home is well below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (50.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 65.5%.

Household wealth is high, with a typical weekly income of $2,045, which is well above the state figure. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a trend that has risen 12 points since 2011.

Residents are slightly less likely to need help with daily activities than most people in the state. Around 29.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, with arthritis and mental health being common.

Unpaid care and volunteering are very common here, as 18.4% of people volunteer and 31.4% provide unpaid childcare, both figures being much higher than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.9% of the population. However, this group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 58.0% and a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Family homes are the norm, with 62.0% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why only 16.1% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, which make up 94.9% of homes. Rental properties are very rare here, and 38.1% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 66.0% of people driving to work and very few homes lacking a vehicle. While public transport use is low, the area has a high number of bus routes.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen significantly since 2011.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most other areas. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly within health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It is considered overall more advantaged than about 70% of similar areas.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with lower maximum temperatures and higher annual rainfall of 656mm.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, many residents are far from groceries and health services. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it has a steeper average terrain slope than the rest of the state.