Aintree

Aintree is far younger than the national figure, with a very small population of seniors and a high number of children. About 31.6% of residents are under 15, which is far above the state average of 18%.

A large majority of the community was born overseas, with 52.3% born outside Australia. Indian ancestry is the most common, making up 21.7% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, as 64.8% of people use a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 23.7% of residents.

The area is far less likely to have no religion compared to the state average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 34.1%, followed by Hinduism at 16%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 39.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. A far higher percentage of people have completed Year 12 compared to the national figure.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with nearly 30% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical personal weekly income is also a little above the national figure at $980.

The community is in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions than the state average. Only 2.9% of residents have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 44.8% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is well below the national figure, at just 6.5%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. Those who are First Nations have a typical weekly income of $2,625, which is far above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 79.3% of families.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 98.6% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas, typically costing $2,167 a month.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though 22.8% work from home. While there are many bus stops nearby, very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

The suburb has seen massive growth, with 89.7% of residents moving here in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national average, with many residents working in health care, transport, and construction.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but there is no access to health services within 15 minutes. Overall, the area is only somewhat walkable.