Heathridge - Connolly

The population has aged slightly, with the typical resident now 39 and the proportion of seniors rising to 15.4%. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the community, while 13.4% of residents are in a de facto relationship.

Born overseas residents make up 38.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 48.5%, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 86.3% of the community, and only 0.9% of people speak little or no English. Those using another language at home rose slightly to 9.6% since 2011.

Nearly half of residents (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20.8% of the area, though this is well below the national figure. Year 12 completion rose to 60% by 2021.

Typical family income is $2,264 a week, which is higher than most similar areas. Weekly personal income has also risen, with typical earnings reaching $897.

The area is healthier than most, with only 3.7% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 27% of residents, consistent with the national figure.

A high number of people provide unpaid childcare at 31.1%, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 12.8%.

First Nations residents have a typical household income of $1,906, which is well above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the state average.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 57.7%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 90% of all dwellings. A huge 95.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 63.1% of residents, and very few homes (2.3%) have no motor vehicle. Only 8.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as 34.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals fell sharply to 5% since 2011.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 68.2% of adults active in the labour market. Major industries include construction, health care, and education.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for access to money and resources. Population growth has been strong, rising by 8.7% since 2021.

The local climate is warmer and drier than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 25.1 degrees and annual rainfall of 650mm.

The area is very walkable, with 99.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 95.8% within 10 minutes of public transport.