Rosemeadow

Rosemeadow is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34. It has a significantly higher proportion of children under 15 (22.8%) and a much lower percentage of seniors compared to the state and national figures.

About 26.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, with 26% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. English is the main language, followed by Arabic, Vietnamese, and Hindi.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 52.9% of residents identify as Christian, and the share of people with no religion (28.3%) is far below the national figure.

The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar places, though it is far below the state average. Only 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is also far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,708 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.6% needing help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid childcare (27.2%) compared to most areas. Conversely, the proportion of residents who volunteer is among the lowest at this level and well below the national average.

The First Nations community is large and notably young, with a typical age of just 17. The unemployment rate for First Nations residents is 7.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that one-parent families (22.4%) are much more common than in most areas.

Separate houses dominate the landscape (84.3%), and 91.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average. Renting is also more common here than in most similar areas.

While 21.1% of people work from home, most rely on cars, with 49.2% driving to work. The area has a high number of public transport stops, and 96.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

About 31.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.5% of the population, well below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, retail, or manufacturing.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and most near schools. However, there is a total lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.