Prospect

The typical resident is 38, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most. It is less common here for people to be in de facto relationships, and there are fewer seniors than in most similar areas.

This is a highly diverse community where 42.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there are significant Indian, Chinese and Filipino populations.

The influence of overseas birth is clear in the language spoken at home, with 45.3% of people using a language other than English. This is far above the national figure, and consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also higher than most areas.

Religion remains important here, with 56.2% of people identifying as Christians and 12.3% as Hindus. This is reflected in the fact that the number of people with no religion is far below the state and national averages.

Residents are well-qualified, and a much higher proportion of people have completed Year 12 compared to most areas. About 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, with many qualified in management, commerce and engineering.

The area is quite wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,084, which is higher than most similar areas. About 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure.

A slightly lower proportion of people have long-term health or mental health conditions compared to the state. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework are common here, matching state figures. However, the proportion of volunteers is among the lowest at this level, falling well below the national average.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in many similar areas, but they fare well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and household incomes well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Detached houses are very common, with 85.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While few people rent, those who do pay a typical weekly rent of $435, which is higher than most areas.

The suburb is car-dependent, though nearly 30% of people work from home, which is well above the national average. Almost everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport, even though only 1.9% of people use it to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving house in the last five years compared to the state or national figures.

Employment levels are typical for the state, with 61% of adults working or looking for work. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, retail, and construction.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, making the area somewhat walkable. However, it is very difficult to access health services on foot, with a figure far below the state average.