Brookvale

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and far fewer seniors than most similar areas. A high proportion of adults are in de facto relationships, reaching 18.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Brookvale is very diverse, with 40.5% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its international population, 30.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. However, only 4.2% speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 42.4%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 42.8% of residents.

The area is highly qualified, with 33% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.8% completing Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.

Incomes are strong here; the typical household earns $2,127 a week, which is a little above the state figure. People earning $2,000 or more weekly are much more common than in most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with volunteering at 10% and unpaid care at 7.5%, both of which are much lower than most similar areas.

There are 36 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has a Year 12 completion rate of 83.3%, which is far above the national figure.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 32.4% of households, which is well above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (63.5%), and renting is very common at 44.4%. Typical weekly rents are $550, which is well above the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop and 32.6% of people working from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very mobile, with 51.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high proportion of renters.

The area has a very active workforce, with 72.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Full-time employment is also higher than in most areas.

Brookvale is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools.