Carss Park

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 23% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.3% of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

People born overseas make up 27.4% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas. Common ancestries include English, Greek, and Australian, with Chinese and Italian heritage also featuring prominently.

Language diversity is very high, with 35.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 67.8%. This is reflected in the fact that the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 36.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 72.3% having completed Year 12. These figures are well above both state and national averages.

The community is wealthy, with typical family incomes well above the national figure at $3,269 a week. Around 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most other areas. While 6% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework is common, with rates above the national average. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 3 people. While their typical personal income is well below the national average, their typical household income is much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and the area has fewer one-parent families than the state average.

Large separate houses dominate, with 79.7% of dwellings being detached homes. Home ownership is strong, though typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 44.2% of people doing so, far above the national average. The area is well served by public transport stops, and most residents live within a 3-minute walk of one.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common here.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, though the proportion of people working or looking for work is lower than the national average. Unemployment is slightly below the national figure at 2.9%.

The area is very walkable, with a score well above the state average. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.