Denistone East

The area is notably family-oriented, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, and the community is much less likely to have people in de facto relationships compared to other areas.

International backgrounds are very common here, with 43.5% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most prominent, making up 37.5% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, as 50.7% of residents use another language at home, far above the 22.3% national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 41.0% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.7%.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified; 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Australian average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the school advantage score, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Household wealth is high, with typical weekly family incomes reaching $2,612. This is a little above the state and national figures, and 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.2%) and mental health conditions (4.4%) compared to the national average.

Family responsibilities are prominent here, with a much higher percentage of people caring for children unpaid (31.4%) and doing significant housework compared to other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, numbering only 3 people. This small group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 70.

Homes are typically large and full, with 3.1 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Couples with children make up 72.4% of all families.

Large properties dominate the landscape, as 90.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 41.8% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,974, among the highest for this level.

Working from home is very common at 46.6%, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Despite this, the area is well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (31.1%) is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A large number of residents work in professional, managerial, or health-related roles. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national average.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services. However, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries within a 15-minute walk.