Islington

Islington is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with children and seniors both being much less common than in most areas. De facto relationships are far more common here than across Australia, and the typical resident is 35.

While most residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher share of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. While more people use another language at home compared to most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A striking 64.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 26.2%.

The community is highly qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher than the state average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 69.0%.

Typical personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and the typical weekly family income is $2,315. This is consistent with the high level of qualifications found in the area.

Mental health conditions are reported at a rate well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also a little more common here than across Australia.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state or nation, though the number of people providing unpaid care is lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 here than in most other areas. However, the unemployment rate for this group is far above the state average at 22.2%.

Homes are generally small, with only 2.1 people per household. This is driven by a much higher number of people living alone and a higher share of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Renting is very common, with 47.3% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $430.

Public transport is highly accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why more people live without a car and use public transport more often than in most similar areas.

The population is very fluid, as 56.1% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most similar areas.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far exceeding the state and national averages. Many residents work in health care, education, or professional roles, and 28.9% work from home.

Islington is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. Its walkability score is well above the state average.