O'Malley

The community is far older than most, with a typical age of 51 and a senior population that rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 28.6%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas at a rate of 43.6%, the population is much more internationally diverse than most areas. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 43.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Despite this, only 1.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 26.5% who have no religion is far below the national average. Christianity is the most common faith at 51.7%.

The area is exceptionally well qualified, with 51.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and has risen 11 points since 2011.

Income levels are among the highest in the country, with 55.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $4,476, which is far above the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are much less common here at 5.5%, well below the national average. However, 26.4% of people have a long-term health condition.

Community spirit is evident through volunteers, who make up 20.4% of the population, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.8% of people providing such support.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded in this area.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Single-person households are rare, making up only 13.8% of the total, which is far below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 93.4% of properties having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 57.2% of residents own their homes outright.

Most residents rely on cars, and only 1.7% commute using public transport. While the area has many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with only 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly stable, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, which is a little below the national average. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and healthcare.

O'Malley ranks as one of the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area experiences a minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees, which is among the lowest at its level. Average annual rainfall is 807mm, slightly below the state average.

While every home is within 15 minutes of a park, the area is generally not very walkable. Only 19.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure of 80%.