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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.6% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 4.7% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 35.4% of the population, well above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 47.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 13.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here; only 16.7% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 39.5% of residents completing Year 12. Only 5.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 27.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $825. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here, as 31% of people have a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are well above the state average at 11.9%.

Community participation is low, with only 4.8% of people volunteering, which is well below the state figure of 13%. Unpaid care for children and housework are also much lower than in most areas.

First Nations people in the area face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 28.0%, which is far above the national average. Only 25.5% have completed Year 12.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 33.0%, far above the national average of 14.1%.

Rental properties dominate the market, with 63.9% of households renting. This is far above the national figure, while only 15% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is high, and the area is very well served with 32 stops. Around 24.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at 30.5%. The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 16.1%.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools.