Drewvale

Drewvale is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 35 and a very high proportion of children. Seniors make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 48.1% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%. Indian and Chinese ancestry are common, following English and Australian roots.

Language diversity is very high, with 49.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 7% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most, as the 30.4% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.3%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 30.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 72.7% completing Year 12, both of which are far above the national averages.

Typical household income is $2,243 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 25.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 20.4% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Caring for children is a major activity here, with 37.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national figure of 26.3%.

First Nations people in the area are exceptionally young, with a typical age of 15, far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are large and mostly full, with an average of 3.5 people per home. This is well above the national figure, and very few people live alone here.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 95.5% having three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes compared to similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.1% of residents moving in the last five years. About 10.1% of the population arrived from overseas recently.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 69%, which is well above the national figure. Many work as professionals in healthcare and social assistance.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or transport stop, but very few are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services.