Manifold Heights

Families are a major part of the area, with children under 15 making up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, making the community a little older than the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 9.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state and national figures. English remains the dominant language for 87.1% of the community.

Religion is split fairly evenly, with 50.2% of residents identifying as Christian and 40.1% reporting no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average.

The community is highly qualified, with 35.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in a Year 12 completion rate of 67.1%, which is also well above the national average.

Manifold Heights is a high-earning area where typical personal weekly income is $984, a little above the national figure. About 26.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 27.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.1% of residents, a figure slightly higher than most areas.

Residents are very active in providing care, with 33.3% caring for children unpaid and 18.1% providing general unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures. Volunteering is also high at 18.0%.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in this group are far older than the state and national averages, and they earn a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 31.2%, well above the national figure. However, the most common household type is a couple with children, making up 64.1% of families.

Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, with 31.7% of households renting. The area has fewer large homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the national average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 17 stops and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, most people still drive to work, while 23.1% work from home.

The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with 19.4% arriving from overseas recently, which is well above the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here (68.9%) than in most similar areas. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many employed in health and education.

Every home in the area is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store. This exceptional access to amenities is highlighted by 36.6 walkable amenities per 1,000 residents, far above the state average.