Brighton-Le-Sands

Residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 43 and a high proportion of seniors at 20.9%. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national average.

This is a highly diverse area where 42.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Greek is the most common ancestry at 17.1%, followed by English and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 47.7% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure. Greek is the most common non-English language, spoken by 12.1% of the community.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 60.6% of people identifying as Christian. Only 18.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 63% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the rest of Australia.

Typical weekly personal income is $814, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical family income is higher than in most similar areas, reaching $2,080 per week.

About 24.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Those needing help with daily activities sit at 6.4%, slightly above the national figure.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of residents volunteering. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also well below the national average.

First Nations people in the area are far older than those in the rest of the state. They also achieve much higher education and income levels, with a 56.5% Year 12 completion rate and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Living arrangements vary, with 36.1% of people living alone, far above the national figure. Small households are common, with a typical home containing only 2.2 people.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 60.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 43.5%, and typical weekly rents of $450 are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is highly connected, with 13.7% of homes having no car and 32.2% of people working from home. It is a very short drive to the city, taking only 14 minutes.

The population is fairly mobile, with 37% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.1% of the community.

About 55.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, construction, and professional services.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store.