Bardwell Park

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 16% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are a little more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Born overseas, 32.9% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national average. Greek, English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 45% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religion is more common here than in other areas; those with no religion make up 28.3%, which is far below the national average of 38.9%. About 60.7% of the population identify as Christian.

This is a highly qualified community where 71.7% of residents finished Year 12, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, as 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much higher than usual, with a typical weekly family income of $2,709. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and 38.8% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Most residents are in good health, with 70.2% reporting no long-term health conditions. The rate of mental health conditions is a little lower than the national average.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.3% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of volunteers is a little lower than the national average.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $824, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 66.2% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 86.3% of homes. While 42.9% are owned outright, those with a mortgage pay a typical monthly payment of $2,800, which is well above the state average.

Working from home is very common, with 42.8% of people doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with 25 public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are education and training, and professional and technical services.

Bardwell Park is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and health services.