West Hoxton

West Hoxton is a young community where the typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

The area is highly diverse, with 40% of people born overseas, far above the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, Italian, English, Indian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, as 49.8% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Arabic, Hindi, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 63.4% identifying as Christian and 10.3% as Muslim. Only 9.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, at 65%, which is well above the national figure of 58.8%. While 19.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average.

Household incomes are strong, with 36% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $2,468, well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with only 19.9% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the state figure.

Caregiving is common, as 27.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national average. However, only 7% of residents volunteer, one of the lowest rates for similar areas.

The First Nations community is small but relatively affluent, with a typical household income of $2,750, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment among First Nations people is remarkably low at 0.0%.

Homes here are large and mostly full of families, with 3.7 people per home, well above the national average. Only 8% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 96.9% having three or more bedrooms and 94.2% being separate houses. Typical weekly rents are $530, well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, though 29.2% work from home, which is well above the national average. While the area has many public transport stops, only 1.1% of people use it to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the state figure.

Working or looking for work is common for 60.3% of adults. The most common industries for residents are health care, retail trade, and construction.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, the area is less walkable for daily needs, as only 41.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.