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Auchenflower
1 km²
A vastly more educated and wealthier community than the state average, Auchenflower is a professional hub with a remarkably young population. The typical resident is just 32, creating a dynamic area where over half of the adults hold a university degree. This high level of qualification helps explain the strong incomes, with many households earning far more than the national figure. It is a highly mobile, urban own-centre where many residents rent and work from home.
Auchenflower's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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This is a notably young area, with a typical age of 32 that is six years younger than the national figure. Children under 15 and seniors are both well below state and national levels, while a higher proportion of people live in de facto relationships.
The community is more diverse than most, with 25.4% of people born overseas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, recent arrivals from abroad are much more frequent here than in the state average.
About 13.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this remains well below the national figure.
Auchenflower is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 50% of residents reporting no religion—a figure well above both the state and national averages.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 53% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.
Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,082 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far exceeding state and national levels.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions and those needing daily help being well below the state average. However, mental health conditions are a little above the national figure.
Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than most areas, which is consistent with the smaller household sizes. Despite this, volunteering is well above the national average at 20.9%.
There are 52 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much lower unemployment rate (0.0%) and far higher Year 12 completion than the state or national averages.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per household. There is a high number of people living alone (30.2%) and far fewer one-parent families than the state average.
The area is dominated by flats or apartments, with 46.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Typical rents and mortgage payments are both well above the state average.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 10.5% commuting via transit. This is supported by a high number of transport stops and a significant 27% of the workforce working from home.
The population is very transient, with 57.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in the rest of the state.
A larger proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional, technical, and health care roles.
A true walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools. The walkability score of 8.8 is far above the state average.