Heidelberg Heights

The community is noticeably younger than both the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 35. It also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Birthplace diversity is high, with 28.9% of people born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 28.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. Mandarin, Greek, and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religion is less common here than in the state average, with 41.5% of people reporting no religion. Christianity remains the most common faith at 38.3%.

Education levels are very high, with 39% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas at 69.3%.

The area is quite prosperous, with a typical personal weekly income of $923, which is much higher than most similar areas and above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.1% of residents. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.2%, which is around the middle for its level.

Unpaid housework and volunteering are much lower than in most areas. Around 13.5% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

There are 70 First Nations people in the area, though their typical personal income is well below the state figure. Unemployment among First Nations residents is higher than most areas at 12.5%.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher proportion of one-parent families and people living alone than is typical for most areas.

Renting is far more common here than in the state or nation, with 41.9% of households renting. Homes tend to be smaller, with a much lower proportion of three-bedroom houses than the national average.

Public transport access is excellent, with a very high number of bus stops and a short two-minute walk to the nearest one. Working from home is also much more common here than across Australia.

The population is very mobile, as 46.2% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.7% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Many of the professional workforce is employed in health care and social assistance.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. Access to health services within a short walk is far above the state average.