Hoxton Park

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a children's population well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.9%, which is well below the state average.

Nearly half of the population (46.2%) was born overseas, a figure far above the 27.7% national average. Australian, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 58.3% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 10.5% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is strong here, with 52.6% identifying as Christian and 12.4% as Muslim. Only 11.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Most adults have completed Year 12, and while the number of people with bachelor degrees is far below the state average, the area has a high concentration of certificates and diplomas.

Typical household income is $1,960 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national typical amount of $805.

Mental health conditions (4.4%) and long-term health conditions (21.7%) are both much lower than most other areas. About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 6.1% of residents participating compared to the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and the group is noticeably younger than the state average. A much higher proportion (18.5%) speak a First Nations language compared to the national 12.3%.

Homes are crowded, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5. Over 71% of households are couples with children, while very few people (9.9%) live alone.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 95.4% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $490, which is well above the national figure, and mortgage payments are also much higher than in most areas.

Most homes have at least one car, and 40.5% have two. While car use is common, nearly 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (27.6%) is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure. Those who work are often employed in health care, retail, or manufacturing.

The area is very walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. However, access to health services is far below the state average.