Carramar

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is younger than most similar areas. About 19% of the population are seniors, and 17.3% are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.

Cultural diversity is very high here, with 55.5% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese and Chinese are the most common ancestries, making up 21.3% and 10.7% respectively.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 64.7% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 18.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 16.1% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism are the most prominent faiths.

While 53.2% of residents finished Year 12, this is well below the state average. Only 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is also far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $1,073 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, 25.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

Community participation is low, with only 6.7% of people volunteering, among the lowest at this level. Figures for unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the state and national averages.

The First Nations community is small, with 20 people. The typical personal income for this group is $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.

The area has a high number of one-parent families at 23.0%, well above the national average. People living alone are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Renters make up 47.2% of the population, far above the national figure. Apartments are the most common home type, and there are far fewer three-bedroom houses than the state average.

Public transport use is high, and 18.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Residents benefit from a very high number of transit stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

About 30.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.7% of the population.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 11.4%, which is well above the national figure. Only 40.5% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 98.8% near public transport. However, only 34.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.