Avondale Heights

The area is noticeably older than the typical Australian suburb, with a typical resident aged 45 and a high 26.8% of people aged 65 and over. Only 16% of the population are children under 15, which is a little below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 39.8% of the community, a figure far above the Australian average. Italian ancestry is the most common overseas heritage at 23.9%, followed by English and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high here, with 47% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and as a result, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the state figure.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 64.2% of residents identifying as Christian. Only 22.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Residents are generally well qualified, with a high number of people completing Year 12 compared to other similar areas. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the national average.

Typical household income is $1,587 a week, which is a little below the state and national figures. However, the area has a higher share of households earning over $3,000 a week than most similar areas.

Health needs are high in this community, with 11.1% of people requiring help with daily activities—a figure well above the state average. This is likely linked to the area's significantly older population.

Unpaid care is common, with 15% of people providing such support, which is well above the national average. However, the proportion of volunteers is among the lowest at this level.

About 50 First Nations people live here. This group has a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most other areas and a high 16% speak a First Nations language.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 59.8%.

Home ownership is very strong, as 47.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 87.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is very car-dependent for commuting, though 27.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Most residents live within a short 4-minute walk of a public transport stop.

The population is relatively stable, as the 30.5% who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a smaller share of the population than the state average.

Full-time employment is higher than in most similar areas. However, the number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure.

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with 97.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach a park, a school, and health services within a 15-minute walk.