Caddens

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 27.2% of the population being children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.6%, which is well below the national average.

Caddens is far more culturally diverse than the rest of the country, with 38.8% of people born overseas. Indian and Filipino ancestry are common, with India being the most frequent overseas birthplace at 18.7%.

Language diversity is very high, as 41.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi and Hindi are the most spoken non-English languages.

The community is more religious than most, with a far lower share of people reporting no religion (16.1%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism is a significant faith here, accounting for 20.0% of residents.

Residents are highly qualified, with 32.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 66.7%.

Weekly incomes are well above the national figure, with the typical household earning $2,592. High earners are common here, as 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The population is generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.6% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

There is a very high rate of people providing unpaid childcare at 38.2%, far above the national average. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.5%.

First Nations residents in Caddens have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure. This group is also notably younger and has a higher Year 12 completion rate than most areas.

The community is dominated by families, with 78.6% of households being couples with children. This explains why homes are larger, typically holding 3.3 people, well above the national average of 2.5.

Most homes are large, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms. Housing costs are high, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,817 and weekly rents of $560, both well above the national figures.

A large share of the workforce (32.0%) works from home, far above the national average. While almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, 50% of households own two vehicles.

The area is seeing a huge amount of movement, with 69.6% of people having moved house in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment levels are strong, with 67.7% of adults working or looking for work. This is well above the national figure, with many residents working as professionals in healthcare or construction.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. However, the area is far below the state average for access to health services and schools within a 15-minute walk.