Alkimos - Eglinton

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 27% of residents under 15 and only 5.7% aged 65 or over. It is also a popular spot for couples, as 19.6% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the Australian average.

A significant 44.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

While many residents were born abroad, 80.7% speak only English at home. Those who use another language represent 14.9% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

More than half of the community (50.7%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 12 points since 2016 and is far above the national average.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, standing at 62.9%, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain the high number of school enrolments, totaling 5,480 across seven local schools.

Typical personal incomes are much higher than most areas at $983 per week. Similarly, the typical household income of $2,031 is a little above the national figure.

Residents here are generally healthier than average, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.1%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3% of people need help with daily activities.

The area is very family-centric, with 40.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.5%.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Their typical personal income of $940 is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be large, with 2.8 people per household, which is a little above the national average. About 65.8% of households consist of couples with children.

The suburb is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.9%), and 96.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Very few people own their homes outright, at just 7.5%, which is far below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport stops are more common here than in most areas, the drive time to the city is longer than average at 31 minutes.

The community is highly mobile, with 58.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

A very high proportion of adults (75.5%) are working or looking for work, far above the national average. Full-time employment is also higher than most areas at 62.8%.

The area is experiencing massive growth, with the population increasing by 56% since 2021. It generally ranks higher than most areas for access to money and resources.

The climate is relatively warm, with an average maximum temperature of 25.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is much lower than most areas, averaging 600mm.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most people live near a park or transport stop, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.