Killara

The area is much younger than the state average, with a very high proportion of children and far fewer seniors. There is also a strong presence of de facto relationships, at 19.1%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or national averages. English and Irish are the most common ancestral backgrounds after Australian.

While 93.1% of people speak only English, the proportion using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half of the population (49.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.9%.

A higher-than-usual number of residents have completed Year 12, and 21.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, although this is still well below the state average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household bringing in $2,273 a week, which is well above the national figure.

While the rate of long-term health conditions is slightly lower than the national average, the proportion of people with a mental health condition is a little above that of the state.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 43.7% of people providing this care, far above the national average. There is also a remarkably high number of Defence Force veterans.

The First Nations community here is much younger than average, with a typical age of 15. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are far above the national and state figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.3% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 92.7% having three or more bedrooms. Very few people own their homes outright, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Only 9.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The neighborhood has seen a huge influx of new residents, with 72.5% moving in over the last five years, far exceeding the state average.

The workforce is very active, with a far higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most other areas. Full-time employment is also well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, every home is within 15 minutes of a park.