Abbotsbury

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population is larger than most similar areas, it has fewer children under 15 than the state average.

People born overseas make up 36.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Italian ancestry is particularly strong, accounting for 23.0% of residents.

Language diversity is very high, with 45.7% of people using another language at home—far above the national average of 22.3%. Italian, Arabic, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is very high here, with 77.0% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Education levels are strong, with 61.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the state average. Many of the most common qualifications are in management, commerce, and engineering.

The area is very wealthy, with 40.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $2,621, which is well above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is less common here than in most areas. However, more people provide some form of general unpaid care compared to the state average.

There are 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is a little above the national figure.

Homes here are large, with a typical 3.3 people per dwelling, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 97.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and renting is far less common than across the state.

Most people rely on cars or work from home, though public transport access is excellent with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Very few residents use public transport for their daily commute.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people moved house in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in other areas.

About 59.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in construction, education, and retail. Professional and clerical roles are the most common occupations.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or bus stop, the area is not very walkable for errands. Very few residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.