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Derrimut
13 km²
A remarkably young and diverse community, Derrimut is a hub for families with a high proportion of children. The typical resident is just 32, making it noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. This youthful character is reflected in the large household sizes and a strong presence of overseas-born residents, nearly half of whom were born abroad. It is a place where many people use a language other than English at home and a significant number of households are raising children.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
21 schools within reach make Derrimut convenient for families.
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This is a very young area, with children under 15 making up 28.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here at 5.0% compared to 17.2% across Australia.
Overseas birth is common, with 48.2% of residents born abroad, far above the 27.7% national average. The most prominent ancestries are Vietnamese, Filipino, and Australian.
Language diversity is very high, as 58.8% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people speaking little or no English is well above the national average.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 50.7% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is strong, with 71.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 58.8%. A quarter of adults also hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Household incomes are generally high, with the typical weekly household income of $2,272 well above the national figure of $1,746. Additionally, 29.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents report better health than most, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 15.8%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well below the national average at 3.6%.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 36.5% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, volunteering is well below the national average at 6.8%.
The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income for this group is far above the national figure, and 14.3% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the national average.
Homes are typically crowded, with 3.6 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 75.6% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.8% of homes being detached and 95.1% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is common, though the proportion of homes owned outright is far below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, as 58.4% drive to work and 2.3% of homes have no vehicle, which is well below the national figure. While public transport stops are numerous, transit times to the city are among the highest.
The population is relatively stable, with 28.1% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.7% of the community.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 68.4%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher.
While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. The walkability score is well below the state average, as access to health services and groceries is far lower than the state figure.