Parkville

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. About 16.4% of the population are children under 15, which is slightly below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up only 2.9% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.8% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.5%. Those with no religion make up 31.6%, which is a little below the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents completed Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual weekly amount reaching $2,029. Personal income is also higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 5.5% of residents, which is well below the national figure. About 26.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, similar to the rest of the state.

A much higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas. Volunteers make up 15.8% of the community, which is a little above the state average.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 44, and they earn much higher incomes than First Nations people in other similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 62.2% of households. One-parent families are very rare at 3.6%, which is far below the national average.

Every single home in Parkville is a separate house, with 96.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, as only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Only 13.7% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 22.4% of people moving house in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.9% and 71.1% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the national average.

The area has a walkability score of zero, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any residents.