Darra

The community is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 36 and a senior population that is well below the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 39.9% of residents are from another country, a figure far above the national average. Vietnam is the most common birthplace outside Australia, with 14.6% of the population born there.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Around 10.8% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the state and national averages.

The area has a lower proportion of people with no religion (33.3%) compared to most other areas. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.8%, followed by Buddhism at 8.9%.

Educational attainment is strong, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. A quarter of the population holds a Certificate III or IV, and 22.7% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,560, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly amount being $700.

About 9.9% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. However, the share of people with a long-term health condition is slightly lower than the national average at 26.5%.

Participation in volunteering (11.9%) and unpaid housework (17.6%) is much lower than in most similar areas. Around 25.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is about the same as the state average.

There are 96 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 28, and they achieve a much higher typical personal income of $843 compared to the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 18.5% of households, which is much higher than most other areas.

Renters make up 41.7% of the community, far above the national average. While 88.6% of homes are separate houses, the number of people who own their home outright is much lower than in most areas.

Public transport is a major feature, with 53 routes and 29 stops serving the area. This accessibility is reflected in the fact that 93.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is quite dynamic, with 40.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.2% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Most employed residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.

Walking to a park or public transport is very easy for nearly all residents. However, access to daily needs is lacking, as only 38.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.