Bexley

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. While the population is large, it is less likely to be in a de facto relationship than most other areas.

Bexley is a major hub for migration, with 43.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, Greek, and Italian are among the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 55.5% of residents using a language other than English at home. This helps explain why the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, and the 20.2% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 50.5%, followed by Islam at 16.3%.

Education levels are high, with 64.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. About 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

The area is relatively prosperous, with 25.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $1,870, which is higher than in most similar areas.

People with a long-term health condition are much less common here than in most areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little above the national figure.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest at this level, sitting well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the state average.

The First Nations community is small, but those living here have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the national average. 20% speak a First Nations language.

Households are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 65.2% of families are couples with children.

Renting is less common than in most areas, but typical weekly rents of $470 are well above the national figure. Separate houses are much less common here than across Australia.

Bexley is exceptionally well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also very common, at 32.7%.

The community is relatively stable, as the 30.8% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the population.

The number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. Health care and retail are the most common industries for those employed.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. This is far above the state average for accessibility.