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Vermont South
6 km²
High home ownership and substantial weekly incomes define the character of Vermont South. This is an established, affluent community where nearly half of the homes are owned outright. It is a far older area than the state average, with a large proportion of seniors and a high level of university qualifications. The neighbourhood is deeply multicultural, with many residents born overseas and a significant number speaking a language other than English at home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors make up 26.9% of the population, which is much higher than most areas, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 14.8%.
About 46.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 30.1% of the population.
Multiculturalism is strong here, with 45.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 7.6% of residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 44.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.
This is a highly qualified community, with 38.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 69.3% of residents completed Year 12.
Incomes are strong, with 28.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. The typical household income is $1,944, a little above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are slightly less common than across the state, affecting 26.3% of people. However, 5.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care for children involves 25.5% of the population, and 14.8% of residents are volunteers, which is a little above the national figure.
There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $574 is about the same as the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is a little above the state average and consistent with the fact that 62.3% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 88.1% of which are detached. Many residents have high equity, as 48.2% own their homes outright, far above the national figure.
Working from home is very common here at 32.5%, far above the national average. While most of the 46.6% who commute use a car, the area has a high number of public transport stops.
The community is relatively stable, with only 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.9% of the population.
A lower share of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 56.0%. Those employed are often in health care, professional services, or retail.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and groceries.