Tempe

The typical resident is 39, and the area has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar places. While children make up 18.1% of the population, the number of seniors is a little below the national figure.

Born overseas, 33.8% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while Vietnam is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

Language diversity is high, with 29.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national average, and the area also has a higher proportion of people who speak little or no English.

A majority of residents—51.2%—report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 38.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 70.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Weekly incomes are well above the national average, with the typical family earning $2,846. About 21.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for its level.

People with a long-term health condition are a little less common here than in the rest of the country. However, the rate of mental health conditions is higher than in most similar areas.

Volunteering and unpaid housework rates are much lower than in most other areas. Around 11.6% of the community provide some form of unpaid care.

First Nations residents in Tempe have a typical household income of $2,650, which is far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 56.4%.

Homes tend to be fuller, with 2.7 people per home and a higher number of one-parent families than usual. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The typical weekly rent of $600 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,000 are both among the highest for this level. Detached houses are less common here than across Australia, and three-bedroom homes are also less frequent.

Public transport use is high, and 45.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. Many residents do not own a car, and the area is highly connected to the city.

A higher proportion of people have moved house in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.2% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed as professionals or managers within technical, educational, and health industries.

Tempe is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. Most residents are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.