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Florey
3 km²
A diverse mix of backgrounds and ages defines Florey, where over 31% of residents were born overseas. The community is noticeably older than the territory average, with a significant rise in seniors since 2011. This international character is reflected in the high number of homes where a language other than English is spoken. Overall, it is a well-qualified and comfortable suburb with a high proportion of large, family-oriented homes.
Florey's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the national figure. There has been a notable shift toward an older population, with the proportion of seniors rising 7.6 points since 2011 to reach 16.9%.
More people were born overseas here than in most other similar areas, a figure that rose to 31.8% by 2021. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
Language diversity is very high, with 29.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is diverse, though 39.1% of residents now report no religion, a 16 point increase since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 42.3%.
The community is highly educated, with 37.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with a strong school record, as 72.8% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are $2,082, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 16.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Residents experience more health challenges than most other areas, with 32.7% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities also rose to 6.2% since 2011.
Community support is strong, as 13.7% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Volunteering is also more common here than across Australia.
There are 89 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $638, which is a little above the national figure, and 48.3% completed Year 12.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (56.3%), though the number of people living alone rose to 24.9% by 2021. The typical household size is 2.5 people.
Large homes are the norm, with 82.7% having three or more bedrooms. While 32.4% of homes are owned outright, 34.0% of the community rents, with a typical weekly rent of $415.
Public transport is very accessible, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop and more stops per person than in most other areas. Despite this, 61.6% of workers still commute by car.
The population is relatively stable, as only 34.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the territory average. Recent overseas arrivals fell to 12.6% since 2011.
Full-time employment is high at 62.9%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which is the most common industry at 25.9%.
The area is generally advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks especially high for education and job skills, placing it above 80% of similar areas.
The local climate is typical for the region, with an average annual rainfall of 842mm and a typical maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees.
Florey is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport stop.