Allawah

The population is younger than most areas, with the typical resident aged 36. Children under 15 and seniors are both well below the state and national figures, while about 49.9% of residents are married.

This is a highly diverse community where 61.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 67.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 13.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is varied, with 37.0% identifying as Christian and 13.6% as Hindu. Those with no religion make up 30.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 37.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 75.8%.

Typical household income is $1,774 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is well below the state average.

The community is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 19.4%, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 8.2%. This is well below the national figure, as are the rates of people providing unpaid care or performing housework.

There are 32 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 58.3%, which is far above the national figure.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with an average of 2.5 people per home. About 56.4% of families are couples with children, and 24.1% of people live alone.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 77.6% of homes, while separate houses are far below the state average. Renting is very common at 46.1%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 15.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is also much more common here than across Australia.

The area is very dynamic, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much higher than in most areas.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or professional and technical roles.

Allawah is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.