Narwee

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is slightly older than the national figure. While the age structure is balanced, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

This is a very diverse area where 51.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 33%, followed by English and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 60.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 16% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure. Christianity is the most prevalent faith at 43.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 65.7% completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. Many adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and the area has a high school advantage score.

Typical weekly household income is $1,431, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than in most similar areas, with 47.1% of people earning under $650 a week.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the rate of long-term health and mental health conditions is well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level, falling well below the national figure. Similarly, there are fewer people providing unpaid care or caring for children than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 26. While more people here speak a First Nations language than in most areas, Year 12 completion is far below the national average.

Homes tend to be fuller here, with 2.7 people per home. There are more one-parent families and people living alone than is typical for most similar areas.

Renters make up 44% of households, which is far above the national average. Separate houses are less common here, and many people live in smaller homes, resulting in more people per bedroom than usual.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 30 public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. This helps explain why 15.4% of homes have no car, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively mobile, with 34.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 10.2% of the population.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or professional roles.

Narwee is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, access to health services is far below the state average.