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Vermont
5 km²
Far more people use another language at home in Vermont than in the typical Australian suburb. This is a well-off, highly educated community where many residents were born overseas, particularly in China. It is a family-oriented area with a high number of children and large homes, and it is exceptionally walkable. The neighborhood is defined by a mix of high-earning professionals and a strong presence of multi-generational households.
Vermont's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Vermont has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is quite young, with 20.6% of people being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, there is a notably low rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.
Overseas birth rates are far above the national average here, with 37.8% of the population born abroad. Chinese ancestry is particularly strong, making up 23.4% of the community.
Language diversity is very high, as 38.1% of residents speak a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and it is reflected in the 13.9% of people who speak Mandarin.
A larger proportion of people here have no religion (44.1%) compared to both the state and national averages. Christianity is also common, accounting for 40.1% of the population.
Vermont is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 39.3%, which is far above the national figure. This academic achievement extends to school leavers, with 72.3% completing Year 12.
Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 28.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,354 is also a little above the national figure.
Residents generally report better health than the state average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (25.4%) and mental health conditions (6.3%).
Unpaid care for children is much higher here than in most areas, at 32.8%. This is consistent with the higher number of children living in the neighborhood.
First Nations people make up 0.3% of the population. The typical First Nations resident here is 34, which is far older than the state and national figure of 24.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. This is reflected in the family structure, where 67.9% of households are couples with children.
Large family homes dominate, with 87.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While rental rates are well below the national average, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,383, which is much higher than most areas.
Working from home is very common here, with 34.1% of the workforce doing so. While most homes have at least one car, the area is very well served by public transport, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though the overall rate of people moving in the last five years is well below the national average.
The workforce is dominated by professionals (31.6%) and managers (15.0%), with the most common industries being health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and groceries.