St Andrews

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 21.2% of the population. Seniors are much less common here than in other areas, representing only 13.0% of residents.

People born overseas make up 31.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Irish, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 31.9% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the state average. After English, the most common languages are Arabic, Hindi, and Tagalog.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 20.7% who claim no religion is far below the national figure. Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 11.4% are Muslim.

The community has a high proportion of people who completed Year 12, though those with a bachelor degree or higher (15.9%) are far below the state and national figures.

Typical household income is $1,837 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, those earning $3,000 or more a week are more common here than in most similar areas.

About 29.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is quite low, with only 8.5% of people volunteering, which is well below the figures for both the state and the nation.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 19.0% of households.

Almost all homes (94.9%) are separate houses, and 93.9% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $400, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 47.1% of people, though 23.9% work from home. While public transport use is low, the area has a high number of bus stops.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work make up 57.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport, the area is poorly served for essentials; no one lives within 15 minutes of health services.