St Ives Chase

The area is notably family-centric, with children under 15 making up 23.5% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 42, and married couples are common, while very few people live alone or in de facto relationships.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national average at 46.6%. English, Chinese, and Australian are the most common ancestries, with China being the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.

Language diversity is high, as 33.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common second language.

The community is more likely to have no religion (43.1%) than the national average, although Christianity remains common at 40.6% and Judaism is represented by 6.8% of residents.

Education levels are far above the state and national averages, with 51.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate qualifications.

Typical weekly household incomes are far above the national figure, with the typical family earning $3,355. About 27.4% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, among the highest for similar areas.

Residents report better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 22.7% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than average.

Unpaid work is common here, with 36.6% of people caring for children and 29.3% doing significant housework, both figures far above the national average. Nearly 20% of the community also volunteers.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population at 0.1%. Those who identify as such have a typical personal income of $3,249, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per dwelling. Three-quarters of households are couples with children, and only 8.8% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, with 95.8% of dwellings being separate houses and 98.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 7.2%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average.

Working from home is very common here, with 57% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21%. While most homes have two or more cars, almost everyone lives within a short walk of a bus stop.

The area is relatively stable, with 30.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.9% of the population.

The workforce is largely professional, with 37.3% in professional roles and 23.9% as managers. Most common industries include professional and technical services, health care, and finance.

While the terrain is quite sloped, residents have excellent access to public transport, parks, groceries, and health services within a 15-minute walk. However, fewer homes are within easy walking distance of a school.