Newington

The typical resident is 39, and the area has a higher share of children under 15 than most similar places. About 18.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the Victorian and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.5% of the community. While 6.6% use another language at home—a higher rate than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

The community is notably secular, with 46.0% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Newington is highly educated, with 36.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average. This is reflected in a high Year 12 completion rate of 65.8%.

Typical family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $2,418 a week. About 14.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the state and national figures.

About 30.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Victorian average. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.1% of the population, a higher rate than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.7% of people pitching in, which is well above the state and national figures. More people provide unpaid care and look after children compared to most similar areas.

Among the First Nations community, a very high 25.7% speak a First Nations language, far above the national figure. The typical personal income for this group is $350, which is well below the national average.

One-parent families and people living alone are more common here than in most similar areas. About 30.8% of households consist of a single person, which is well above the state average.

Separate houses are very common, making up 84.1% of all homes. Many residents own their homes outright at 38.2%, which is well above the national figure, though 28.0% of the community rent.

Most people drive to work, and 18.2% work from home. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most similar areas, nobody currently uses public transport to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.3% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is largely professional, with many people employed in health care, social assistance, and education. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Newington is very walkable, and 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Almost every home is also within a short walk of public transport, health services, and schools.