Chiswick

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas. About 16.3% of the population are children under 15.

People born overseas make up 35.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Italian, and Australian.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 31.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state and national averages. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages.

About 51.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.6% have no religion, which is well below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area where 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are very high here, with 40.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,444 is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally enjoy good health; those with long-term health conditions (21.1%) and mental health conditions (5.2%) are both well below the national figures.

Participation in unpaid care is lower than in most areas, and only 12.1% of residents are volunteers, which is a little below the national average.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,312 is far above the national figure.

Many people live alone here (33.8%), which is well above the national average. Consequently, the typical home is smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household.

The area consists mostly of flats or apartments (78.5%), with very few detached houses. Renting is common at 41.8%, and typical weekly rents of $600 are far above the national figure.

Over half the workforce (51.3%) works from home, far exceeding the national average. For those who travel, public transport is very accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, as 47.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

A high percentage of residents are working or looking for work (68.1%). Most of those employed work in professional or managerial roles within finance, insurance, and technical services.

The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and a public transport stop. Most residents can also reach a school within 15 minutes.