Elizabeth Hills

The community is very young, with the typical resident aged 31, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 29.5% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%.

Overseas birth is common here, with 41.3% of people born abroad, far above the national rate of 27.7%. Residents have diverse roots, including Italian, Vietnamese, and Chinese ancestry.

Language diversity is very high, and 61.2% of people use a language other than English at home, compared to just 22.3% nationally. Arabic and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Faith plays a significant role in this community, as 70.7% of residents identify as Christian. Only 7.9% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is high, with 73.4% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. Many adults are well qualified, with 24.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Household earnings are strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,413, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 32.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much higher than most similar areas.

Residents enjoy good health, as only 14.7% have a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 34.4% of people providing this support, well above the national rate of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 6.8%.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. For this group, the typical household income of $3,749 is far above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.8 people per dwelling, well above the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 80.9% of families.

The area is dominated by large family homes, with 96.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their homes with a mortgage, and the typical monthly payment of $2,513 is well above the national figure.

Working from home is very popular here, with 35.1% of people doing so, far above the national average of 21.0%. Most households are equipped with multiple cars, as only 1.7% have no vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.0% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.1% of the community.

About 61.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure. Common local industries include retail trade, health care, and construction.

While every home is within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is not very walkable for errands. Only 12.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the national figure of 67.7%.