Balaclava

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a small population of children and seniors. It is also a place where many adults are in de facto relationships, a rate far above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 33% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a strong presence of Irish and Scottish heritage.

About 21% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains a little below the national average.

More than half of the community reports no religion, a figure far above the national average. Judaism also has a significant presence here at 11.6%.

Balaclava is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.

Weekly personal and household incomes are well above the national average, with 22.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, although the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most other areas, consistent with a population that has fewer children and more working adults.

The First Nations community here is small, but typical personal incomes are far above the national figure.

Living alone is very common, with 39.6% of households consisting of one person. Consequently, the typical home has just 2.0 people, which is well below the national average.

Apartments and townhouses dominate, as separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. Renting is very popular, with 48.3% of households renting, far above the national figure.

Many residents forgo cars, with 21% of homes having no vehicle. This is supported by high public transport use and the fact that 43.6% of the workforce works from home.

The community is highly mobile, with over half of the residents moving house in the last five years and a high proportion of recent overseas arrivals.

A large proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with 63.4% employed full-time. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce.

The neighborhood is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.