Baroondah

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over, and 7% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Italian, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.6%, while those with no religion make up 17.5%, a figure far below the national average.

No adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. However, over half of residents completed Year 12, and many hold certificates in engineering or society and culture.

Wealth is very high here, with typical weekly household incomes of $5,499, far above the national figure of $1,746. Nearly 39% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is far above the national average.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 14% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure. No one in the area needs help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.2% volunteering and very few people caring for children. No residents reported serving in the Defence Force.

The four First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. Their typical personal income of $2,124 is also far above the national figure.

Homes in Baroondah are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national average.

There is a lot of space in the home, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, well below the national figure.

While 41.2% of people drive to work, a surprising 14.7% use public transport, which is far above the state average despite there being no local stops or routes.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.1% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong job market, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 85.3% of people working full-time. Employment is concentrated in mining, construction, and agriculture.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.