Madeley - Darch

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children. Seniors make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 40.3% of the population, far above the Australian average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Indian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 33.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state figure. English remains the main language for 63.1% of residents.

Residents are more likely to identify with a religion than people in most other areas. Only 30% of the community report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are strong, with 66.1% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national figure of 58.8%. Many adults hold qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Incomes are high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,261, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

The community is healthier than most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (22.4%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

Family life is a central feature, with 34.3% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average.

The First Nations population is small, but those present have a very high typical household income of $2,457, far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Couples with children make up 71.7% of families, while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 91% of homes being separate dwellings. Large homes are the norm, as 93.5% of properties have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport stops are plentiful, most people still drive to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage and the top 20% for lack of disadvantage.

This area experiences an average maximum temperature of 25.3°C and receives 670mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport, but access to health services and schools on foot is far below the state average.