Darlington

The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors both appearing in very low numbers. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other similar areas.

Born overseas, 41.4% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 30.5% of people using another language at home, well above the national average. Mandarin is the most common second language spoken.

The community is far less religious than the state or nation, with 65.7% of residents reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Academic achievement is very high; over half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents also completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Household incomes are well above the national figure, with 37.2% earning $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal weekly income is about the same as the state and national figures.

While long-term health conditions and the need for daily help are much lower than most areas, the rate of mental health conditions is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though unpaid care for children and housework is far below state and national levels.

First Nations residents in Darlington have a higher median personal income than the national figure, and the unemployment rate for this group is far below the national average.

Living arrangements are smaller than usual, with 29.5% of people living alone and fewer people per home than the state average.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 59% of households renting. This is reflected in very high typical weekly rents of $650 and a lack of separate houses.

The area is very car-independent, as 32% of homes have no motor vehicle and 50.2% of workers operate from home, far above the national figure.

The population is highly mobile, with 69.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.