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Scullin
1 km²
Significant growth in wealth and education has reshaped Scullin since 2011, with the number of high-income households more than doubling. It is a young and well-qualified community where the typical resident is just 35, and children under 15 are much more common than in most other areas. These families often live in large, detached houses and enjoy a highly walkable neighbourhood. The area is increasingly diverse and secular, with a strong professional workforce and a high proportion of residents who do not identify with a religion.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
20 schools within reach make Scullin convenient for families.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and a children's population that is a little above the national figure. Since 2011, the total population has grown by 9.1% to 3,069 people.
About 26.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 2.4 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, with a small number of residents born in India, England, and China.
Language diversity is high, as 23.0% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a rise of 5.7 points since 2011. English remains the main language for 72.6% of the community.
A large proportion of the community—47.8%—reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has climbed by 17 points since 2011.
Residents are highly qualified; 38.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen by 7.2 points since 2011 to reach 73.5%.
Incomes have risen sharply, with the typical weekly family income increasing by $570 since 2011 to reach $2,425. Those earning $3,000 or more a week now make up 28.9% of households.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of residents. Conversely, the 4.4% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most other areas.
Community spirit is evident in the 18.7% of residents who volunteer, a figure well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 32.9%.
The First Nations community is small but highly educated, with 67.5% completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%.
Families with children make up 60.1% of households, and the typical home holds 2.6 people, which is slightly higher than the national figure.
Most people live in separate houses, and 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 32.5% of households paying rent.
The area is very accessible, with a short 13-minute drive to the city and 17 public transport stops. About 10.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is relatively stable, though 38.4% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.8% of the population.
Full-time employment is high at 62.0%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 26.0% of jobs.
The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, where it ranks higher than 80% of similar areas.
The local climate is typical for the region, with an average annual rainfall of 842mm and minimum temperatures that are among the lowest for similar areas.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service. However, only 46.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.