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Roselands
3 km²
Daily life in Roselands is defined by an exceptionally walkable urban setting where every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. It is a diverse and relatively young community, with a typical resident aged 38 and many families raising children. This multicultural hub is marked by a strong presence of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure, creating a neighborhood where many residents speak a language other than English at home.
Roselands has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 60 schools serve Roselands.
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Roselands is a young area where 20.1% of residents are children under 15, a figure slightly above the national average. The typical age of 38 is much lower than in most similar areas, and people in de facto relationships are well below the national figure.
A huge variety of backgrounds define the area, with 38.7% of people born overseas, which is far above the Australian figure. Greek ancestry is the most common, making up 15% of the community.
Language diversity is very high, as 58.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 9.2% of people who speak little or no English, which is well above the state average.
Religious affiliation is strong here, with 53.2% of people identifying as Christians and 22.6% as Muslims. Those with no religion make up only 13%, a figure far below the national average.
Educational attainment is higher than in most similar areas, and 61.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. Qualifications are most commonly in management, commerce, and engineering.
The typical weekly family income is $1,900, which is a little below the national figure. Personal income is also slightly lower than the national average, with 45.7% of people earning under $650 a week.
Residents generally report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than in most other areas. However, 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level, falling well below the national figure at 7.5%. Around 12.5% of people provide some form of unpaid care.
The First Nations community is larger than in 88% of similar areas, with a higher-than-average Year 12 completion rate of 45%. About 8.6% of First Nations residents speak a traditional language, which is well above the state average.
Homes here are often crowded, with 3.0 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 66.9% of households.
Detached houses are far less common here than across Australia, and 29.7% of households are renting. Mortgage payments are a little above the national figure, with a typical monthly payment of $2,281.
The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 73 public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. This supports a high number of people working from home, at 32%, which is far above the national figure.
Migration is relatively stable, as 31.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also sit well below the state average.
The local workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, with only 51.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is a little above the national average.
Roselands is very walkable, with a score of 7.6 and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store. This far exceeds state averages for access to essential amenities.