Hampton Park

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with typical residents aged 33 and a high proportion of children. This is reflected in the fact that people aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures.

Over half of the population (52.8%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Indian, Chinese and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 10.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the proportion of people reporting no religion (20.4%) is far below both the state and national figures. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths.

While 55.9% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the state figure. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.0% of the population, which is also far below the national average.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with a typical family earning $1,614 a week. This is well below the national figure of $2,120.

A lower number of people report long-term health conditions (23.3%) compared to the national average. However, 5.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level at 7.3%, which is well below the national figure. Unpaid housework is also less common than in most areas.

There are 191 First Nations people in the area. Unemployment among this group is 18.1%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is a little above the national figure, and the area has a much higher rate of one-parent families (16.1%) than most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 88.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 28.7% of households rent, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.

The area is very well served by buses, and 99.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, only 11.7% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 35.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.5% of the population.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 61.2%. However, the unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Most residents can also reach groceries and public transport on foot within 15 minutes.