South Morang

The area is much younger than most, with 20.9% of people being children under 15 and a typical age of 36. Seniors make up only 10.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 31.5% of residents born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian, with a notable Indian community as well.

Language diversity is very high, as 36.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. While most speak English, Italian, Arabic, and Punjabi are also common.

Religious life is more common here than in other areas, with only 24.5% of residents reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

Residents are well-qualified, with 65.5% having completed Year 12, well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, though this is slightly below the state average.

Household incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,249. About 25% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 23.9% of people, which is well below the national figure. About 5.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Care for children is a priority, with 29.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering is low, at just 8%, which is well below the state figure.

First Nations residents are generally younger and better off than those in other areas, with a typical personal income of $725 and a Year 12 completion rate of 47.7%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 70.7% of families.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, and typical weekly rents are about $390.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes. While 57.5% drive, 20.8% of the workforce works from home, which is higher than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.1% of the community.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in other areas, with a rate of 69%. Full-time employment is also a little above the national average, with many working in health, construction, and retail.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 94.7% are near public transport. However, the area is less walkable for errands, with la few homes within a short walk of health services or groceries.