Booragoon

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Booragoon is diverse, with 37.8% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 22.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 4.5 points since 2011. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

People with no religion make up 40.3% of the community, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.8%.

Education levels are very high, with 74.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 42.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far above state and national figures.

The area is affluent, with 33.8% of households earning over $3,000 a week. Typical weekly household income is $2,148, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with 24.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the 27.7% seen across Australia.

Volunteer rates are high at 20.7%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also sees higher rates of unpaid care for children and housework.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. While unemployment is high at 27.6%, Year 12 completion is well above the national figure at 45.6%.

Most households are couples with children (62.5%) or couples without children (26.3%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 41.3% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure, although the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 is among the highest for similar areas.

Public transport use for commuting is higher than in most areas, supported by 88 stops and 18 routes. Most residents still rely on cars, with 40.3% of homes having two vehicles.

The area is quite mobile, with 42.0% of people moving in the last five years. However, the rate of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Professional and manager roles are common, with 35.2% of workers in professional occupations. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is also a major commercial hub with 2,134 businesses.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 664mm and has an average maximum temperature of 25.0 degrees.

Booragoon is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.