Harris Park

The typical resident is just 31, making this area far younger than the national figure of 38. Children and seniors are both well below state levels, while over half the population are young adults aged 25 to 44.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest at this level, with 74.6% of people born outside Australia. India is the most common birthplace at 45.4%, and Indian ancestry is the most frequent at 34.9%.

Language diversity is very high, with 74.8% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure of 22.3%. This includes significant numbers of Hindi and Punjabi speakers, and 9.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Hinduism is the most common religion at 46.9%. The proportion of people with no religion is 11.2%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 27.8%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 78.8%.

Typical household income is $1,779 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions than the rest of the state, at 12.8%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than most areas at 3.7%.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with only 7.5% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 28 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 36.

Family setups are similar to the national average, with 2.5 people per home. About 25% of people live alone, which is consistent with the state figure.

Rental properties are very common, with 71.5% of households renting—far above the national figure of 30.6%. Most people live in flats or apartments, and 73.9% of homes have only two bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 25.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is highly connected, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 60.8% moving in the last five years. This is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 43.4% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is much higher than the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in professional and technical roles, or in healthcare and social assistance.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.