Croydon Park

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the population is large for its level, it has a much lower proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the state.

People born overseas make up 37.4% of the community, which is well above the national average. Italian, English, and Chinese are among the most common ancestries, reflecting a strong overseas heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 43.5% of people using another language at home, far above the state and national figures. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the national average.

The community is more religious than most areas, with 61.7% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 25%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are high, as 66.6% of residents completed Year 12 and 30.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the national average.

Typical family incomes are much higher than in most areas, and 27.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the proportion of people with long-term health or mental health conditions is a little below the state average.

Volunteering rates are much lower here than in most other areas. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the national figure.

The First Nations community is small but sees very positive outcomes, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up the largest group, accounting for 65.9% of families.

Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state. Monthly mortgage payments are much higher than typical, and 31.8% of households rent.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also very common, with 41.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

The workforce is largely professional, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most areas. Health, education, and professional services are the main industries.

Every single home in the suburb is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services. This makes the area far more walkable than the state average.