Waitara

Waitara is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 21.4% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 13.1%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area has a very strong international presence, with 64.6% of residents born overseas. Chinese and Indian are the most common ancestries, making up 25.5% and 17.0% of the population respectively.

Reflecting its birthplace data, 64.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, spoken by 15.5% of people.

Hinduism is a significant faith here, practiced by 19.2% of the community. Those reporting no religion make up 34.8%, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is exceptionally well qualified, with 56.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 82.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,402, which is a little above the state average. High earners are common, with 21.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national figure. Only 4.5% of people report a mental health condition.

Caregiving is common here, with 33.5% of people providing unpaid care for children. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other similar areas.

There are 27 First Nations people living in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $933, which is far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 64.3% of households. While 27.1% of people live alone, there are typically 2.4 people per home.

Living arrangements are dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 89.3% of homes. Renting is very common at 50%, and the typical weekly rent is $490, well above the national figure.

Working from home is incredibly popular, with 50.9% of the workforce doing so. Public transport use is also high, and 15.4% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The community is very mobile, with 62.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 28.4%.

Full-time employment is much higher than average at 68.7%. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in technical, health, and finance roles.

Waitara is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and public transport.