Sydenham

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with only 11.9% of people being children under 15. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, at 16.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Born overseas, 38.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 34.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the state average of 33.2%.

The area is highly qualified; 39.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 72.3% have completed Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with typical weekly household earnings at $2,245. About 34.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.6% of residents. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with far fewer people caring for children (17.8%) or doing regular housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 25 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28.

Most homes are occupied by couples, though one-parent families (14.6%) are slightly more common here than in other areas. The typical household has 2.5 people.

Renters are well represented at 36.6%, and typical weekly rent is $580, which is well above the national figure. Detached houses are rare, with most people living in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

Public transport use is very high, and 16.1% of homes have no car, which is well above the state average. This is supported by an exceptional number of transit stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.0% of the community.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (68.2%). Professional and technical roles are common, and 39.4% of the workforce operates from home.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries. However, only 38% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.