Schofields

Schofields is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 28.2% of the population. Seniors are rare here, as those aged 65 and over represent just 4.5%, which is far below the state average.

The community is highly diverse, with 51.7% of residents born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian ancestry is the most common, accounting for 27% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 55.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, though only 4.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 34.6% identifying as Christian and 29% as Hindu. Only 17.2% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 47.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This academic achievement is reflected in a high Year 12 completion rate of 76.6%.

Household incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $2,771. About 41.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 15.1% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure. Similarly, only 4.3% of people report a mental health condition.

Childcare is a major part of local life, with 42.5% of people caring for children unpaid. However, local volunteering is low at 8.7%, which is well below the state average.

There are 192 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $838 is well above the national figure. About 9.4% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 75.6% of families are couples with children, while only 9.7% of people live alone.

Most residents live in separate houses, 83.1% of whom have three or more bedrooms. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $540, and very few people—only 8.2%—own their home outright.

Working from home is very common at 46%, far above the national figure. While most homes have at least one car, 4.5% of people use public transport to get to work, which is higher than in similar areas.

The suburb has seen massive recent growth, with 75.1% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.5% of the population, well above the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 74.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also high at 66.6%, with many residents working as professionals in health, finance, and technical fields.

While nearly all homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Only 43.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.