Jesmond

The community is far younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 31 and only 12.8% of people aged 65 or over. About 3.6% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is about the same as the state average.

Jesmond has a very diverse population, with 36.9% born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 35.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the Australian average. This is reflected in the community, where 6.8% speak little or no English, a figure well above the national level.

Religious affiliation is varied, with 32.0% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure. Christianity is almost as common at 31.9%, and 16.1% of residents identify as Muslim.

A fair number of residents are well-qualified, with 22.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. The area has a high density of schools, with 32 within 3 km.

Incomes here are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $1,444. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in other similar areas, affecting 11.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower than most areas, with only 10.8% of people volunteering. This is well below the national average of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a Year 12 completion rate of 53.9%, which is far above the national figure. However, typical personal income is lower than most areas at $512 a week.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 33.8% of people live alone and 19.4% are one-parent families, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Rental demand is very high, with 67.6% of households renting, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the low rate of outright home ownership, which is among the lowest at 15.7%.

Public transport is widely used and available, with 4.5% of people commuting by it, which is higher than most areas. About 17.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average.

The area is highly mobile, with 53.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 43.7% of the population.

Employment levels are lower than most areas, with an unemployment rate of 10.3% that is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

Jesmond is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.