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Croydon
2 km²
Far more people in Croydon speak a language other than English at home than in the typical Australian suburb. This is a wealthy, highly educated community where many residents were born overseas and now work from home. The neighborhood is a walker's paradise with a diverse population, though the typical resident is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a well-established area where high incomes and professional careers are common.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The population is older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 42. About 20.1% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up 15.8% of the community.
Overseas birth rates are far above the national figure, with 41.2% of people born outside Australia. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, and English.
Multiculturalism is a key feature here, as 44.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. This is reflected in the 9.5% who speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 47.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 37.1%, which is well above the New South Wales figure.
Academic achievement is very high, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Similarly, 72.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state figure.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, and 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly family income is $2,526, which is a little above the state average.
While 25.6% of people have a long-term health condition, this is a little below the national figure. However, 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas.
Participation is steady, with 14.1% of people volunteering, which is a little above the state average. About 12.9% of the community provide unpaid care.
First Nations residents are few, numbering 41 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 39, and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Families with children are common, making up 63.3% of households. There are typically 2.7 people per home, which is higher than in most areas.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $480 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,700, both of which are well above national figures. Separate houses make up 55.1% of dwellings, which is far below the national average.
Working from home is very common at 46%, far above the national average. The area is well connected, with 11.8% of homes having no motor vehicle, a figure well above the national average.
Migration is moderate, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.4% of the population.
The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many working in healthcare, professional services, and education. About 57.8% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.