Greenfield Park

The typical resident is 38 years old, which is much lower than most similar areas. While the age structure is balanced, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships here than in the rest of the state.

A strong international presence marks the area, with 60.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese and Chinese are the most common ancestries after Australian and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 75.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 21.2% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most, with 68.5% identifying as Christian and 13.5% as Buddhist. Only 9.5% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

About 52.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13% of adults, also far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,477, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are among the lowest at this level, with 58.5% of people earning under $650 a week.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in other areas. However, the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues are much lower than the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 5.2%. There are also far fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the rest of the state.

The First Nations population is small, and the typical resident is 42, which is far older than the state and national figures. No one in this group reports speaking a First Nations language.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per household. This is well above the national figure and is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.7% of homes being detached. Large homes are common, as 89.5% have three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Most people use a car to get to work, though 24% work from home.

Residents are less likely to have moved in the last five years than people in other parts of the state. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.4% of the population.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 8.7%, which is well above the national figure. Only 40.2% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable for most daily needs, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, very few residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services.