Rodd Point

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, with 18.9% of the population being children under 15, while only 5.6% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure well below the state and national averages.

European roots are strong in Rodd Point, where 26.3% of people claim Italian ancestry. While 71.7% were born in Australia, 26.4% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Language diversity is very high, with 33.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Italian is the most common non-English language at 9.3%, followed by Mandarin and Greek.

The community is more religious than most, as the 27.3% who claim no religion is far below the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 63.5%.

Educational attainment is very high, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where 33.6% of people work as professionals.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as 47.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical family income of $3,568 per week is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 22.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 17.4% of people providing care, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid, which sits well above the national average.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 3 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 60, and earns a typical personal income that is much higher than most areas.

Homes tend to be larger and hold more people than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. Most residents live in couples with children, accounting for 72% of families.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, 92.4% of which are detached. Home ownership is strong, with 47.5% owned outright, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $3,350, which is among the highest for its level.

Working from home is very common at 47%, far above the national figure. While the area is well-served by public transport stops, only 0.4% of people use it to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, as the 28.8% who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in other areas.

The local workforce is active, with 65.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, and many residents work in professional, technical, or health-related roles.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and school, and a 10-minute walk to public transport.