Carnegie

The area is notably younger than most, with the typical resident aged 36. It has far fewer children and seniors than the national average, while people in de facto relationships are more common here than in other similar areas.

Overseas birth is very common, with 43.4% of people born outside Australia, a figure far above the national level. The most common ancestries include English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, as 38.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 42.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the Australian average. Other significant groups include Hindus and Jews.

The community is highly qualified, with 50.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. This is reflected in the 79.4% of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income of $2,545 sitting a little above the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common here than in most other areas.

Residents generally experience fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas. About 24.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much less common here than in most areas. Around 13.7% of people volunteer, a rate about the same as the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is small, but Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average. A high 10.5% of First Nations residents speak a First Nations language.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to most areas, with 35% of people living alone. This helps explain why the average home contains only 2.2 people, slightly below the national figure.

Renters are far more common here than across Australia, and detached houses are rare. Most people live in flats, apartments or townhouses, and typical weekly rents are $395.

Working from home is very common at 39.7%, far above the national rate. The area is well-connected, with a high number of people using public transport and 12.8% of homes having no car.

The population is very mobile, with 48.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 23.5% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Professional and technical roles are the most common, consistent with the high level of university qualifications.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of shops, schools and parks. Residents also enjoy very easy access to public transport, with the nearest stop just 2 minutes away.