Bexley North

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42 and over 20% of the population aged 65 or more. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of residents, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

People born overseas make up 38.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Greek, Chinese, and Australian.

Multilingualism is very common here, as 52.4% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 9.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 57% of people identifying as Christian and only 23.5% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 65.5%.

Typical family incomes are high, with 29% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. This is well above the national figure, though typical personal weekly incomes are a little below the state average at $735.

While a higher than average 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, the proportion of residents with long-term health or mental health conditions is lower than the national average.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than people in most other areas. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than the national figure at 9%.

There are 55 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes here tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group, accounting for 63.9% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 38.5% are owned outright. However, monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for this level at $2,800, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450.

Bexley North is highly connected, with 39.4% of people working from home and 13.2% of homes having no car. Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of nearby stops.

The community is relatively stable, as only 27.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7.5% of the population.

About 54.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, professional services, and finance.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, and 99.2% are within walking distance of groceries.