Panania

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher share of children under 15 (19.9%) than the national figure. Over half of residents are married, while those in de facto relationships (6.7%) are well below the state and national averages.

About 30.7% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than the national average. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a notable Chinese presence at 10.4%.

Language diversity is a standout feature, with 38.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Arabic, Vietnamese, and Greek are the most common additional languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than in most other areas; only 22.1% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 61.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is higher than the national average. Many adults hold degrees, particularly in management, commerce, and engineering.

Panania is a high-earning area where typical household incomes ($2,036 weekly) are above the national figure. Nearly 29% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

People with long-term health conditions (24.7%) and mental health conditions (6.2%) are less common here than in most other areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than the national figure.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, and the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is also below the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework remains around the national average.

The First Nations community in Panania is among the largest for its level. These residents have higher typical personal and household incomes than the national figures, and the unemployment rate is much lower at 0.0%.

Families are generally larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is higher than the national average. This is consistent with the higher number of children in the area, while those living alone are well below the national figure.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 81.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Rent is a little higher than the national figure, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,600.

The area is very connected, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. A huge 39% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

Movement into the area is steady, with 33% of people moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.9% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work (57.7%) are fewer than in most other areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

Panania is very walkable, with a score of 7.8, well above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.