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Rhodes
1 km²
A huge proportion of residents in Rhodes were born overseas, with 72.2% arriving from another country. This makes the area a diverse and international hub where the typical resident is only 32, making it noticeably younger than the national average. Most people here are working professionals who live in high-density apartments, creating a fast-paced community that is highly educated and relatively affluent. It is a dynamic place where over 70% of the population has moved in within the last five years.
Rhodes's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Rhodes is a young community with a typical age of 32, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. It has a very small number of seniors, with only 6.4% aged 65 and over, compared to 17.2% across Australia.
The area is defined by its international character, as 72.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 43.2%, followed by English and Indian heritage.
Language diversity is very high, with 74.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 12.8% of residents speak little or no English.
A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 50.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 24.9%.
The community is highly qualified, with 62% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is seen in the workforce, where many people work in professional and technical roles.
Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,183. About 29.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.
Residents are generally in good health, with only 11.3% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people, just 1.7%, need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is among the lowest for this level. For example, only 8% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population. However, those who are here have higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state and national averages.
Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.2 people. About 44.8% of households are couples without children, and one-parent families are less common than in most areas.
The area consists almost entirely of flats or apartments, with 95.1% of homes in this category. Renting is very common at 59.2%, and typical weekly rents are among the highest at $560.
Many residents work from home, accounting for 51.5% of the workforce. Those who do travel often use public transport, and 17.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.
Rhodes is a highly transient area, with 70% of people moving here in the last five years. This includes a large number of recent overseas arrivals, at 26.9%.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.5%. Full-time employment is also much higher than the national average, with 65.5% of the population employed full-time.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.