Denistone West

The area is generally older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is a little above the state and national averages.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 39.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 44.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 16.1% who speak Mandarin.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56.0%. People with no religion make up 34.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, and many work in professional roles.

Household wealth is significant, with the typical family income at $2,750 a week, well above the national figure. About 41% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are in better health than most areas, with only 20.7% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national and state figures.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 32.4% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common than the state figure.

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure, and the typical age is much younger at 16 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 75.4% of all families.

Detached houses are the norm, making up 96% of all homes. Most of these are large, with 89% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Working from home is very popular, with 44.7% of people doing so, far above the national average. While the drive to the city is short, public transport use is low.

The community is very stable, as only 22.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, with many in professional roles. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national average.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks and schools, and all have a 15-minute-city walkshed. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.