Bella Vista

The population is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40. It is a family-focused area where children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, while seniors are well below the state average at 14.5%.

Born overseas, 49.7% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Indian, English, and Australian.

Cultural diversity is high, with 54.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. Mandarin, Hindi, Cantonese, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average at 23.4%. Christianity and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.

The community is highly educated, with 47.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is consistent with a workforce heavily concentrated in professional fields like management, commerce, and health.

Incomes are very high, with the typical weekly household income of $3,518 far above the national figure. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in similar communities.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 22 people. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household, and 74.8% of families consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Large separate houses dominate the landscape, with 96.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is reflected in typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,400, which are well above the national average.

Working from home is very common, with 45% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. Public transport access is also strong, with 97.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is moderately mobile, with 34.8% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8% of the population.

The area has a strong employment rate, with more adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce.

The neighbourhood is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, access to schools and health services on foot is far below the state average.