Huntleys Cove

Huntleys Cove is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 50 and 31.8% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 12.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a high proportion of overseas-born residents at 33.5%, well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.

About 23.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national average. Cantonese and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 60.0%. Around 30.9% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 47.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Similarly, 78.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,359 a week, well above the national figure. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of residents. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national figure.

The area is very active, with 22.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Providing unpaid care is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 6 years, though their personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home. The most common arrangement is a couple with or without children, and about 24.5% of people live alone.

Most people live in townhouses or semi-detached homes, as separate houses are very rare. Wealth is evident in home ownership, with 46.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

Working from home is very common here, with 55.8% of people doing so—far above the national figure. While most homes have at least one car, the area is well connected with a short 10-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.8% of residents moving in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas, at 62.6%. Many residents work in professional or technical roles, often as managers or professionals.

The area is somewhat walkable, with everyone living within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to groceries is poor, with only 40.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a shop.