Abbotsford

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 26.2% of residents aged 65 or over. Conversely, it has far fewer children under 15 than most areas, at just 14.7%.

Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 29.9% of the population. This is reflected in the strong Italian heritage, with 19.5% claiming Italian ancestry and 5.7% born in Italy.

About 26.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Italian is the most common non-English language at 8.2%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 58.6% identifying as Christian and 30.3% reporting no religion, which is well below the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 67.7%.

Earnings are very high, with typical family incomes reaching $2,988 a week. A quarter of the population earns $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state and national figures.

The need for help with daily activities is higher than most areas at 5.4%. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national average at 6.3%.

Volunteer rates are a little above the state average at 14.5%. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas at 23.6%.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30. Education is a strong point, as 58.8% finished Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Flats and apartments are common, making up 54.6% of homes. Renting is much more frequent here than in other areas (36.4%), and typical weekly rents of $550 are among the highest at this level.

Working from home is very common, with 50.6% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Most people live within a two-minute walk of public transport.

About 34.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. However, recent overseas arrivals are far below the state and national figures at 4.1%.

Full-time employment is high at 61.5%, and the workforce is heavily skewed toward professional and managerial roles, which make up over half of all occupations.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents can reach health services and groceries on foot.