Edge Hill

The community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 42. Around 18.7% of the population are children, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.7%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 23.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high for the region, with 12.2% of people using a language other than English at home. However, the area is very proficient in English, as only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (47.8%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 39.2%.

This is a highly qualified community where 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas at 64.4%.

Earnings are strong here, with a typical personal weekly income of $942, which is a little above the national figure. About 14.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a much higher standing than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 24.0%, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities, a lower rate than most similar areas.

Volunteering is common, with 18.7% of people pitching in, which is well above the state and national figures. However, only 9.8% provide unpaid care, a much lower rate than in most other areas.

First Nations people are well-represented here, and 21.1% speak a traditional language, among the highest in the region. Education levels are also far above the national average, with 55.6% completing Year 12.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. There is a high number of people living alone (31.3%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families (20.4%) compared to most areas.

Rental properties are common, with 36.0% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Detached houses are less frequent here than in other areas, and 23.6% of residents live in flats or apartments.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 19 stops and 3 routes. While 57.1% of people drive to work, 15.0% work from home, which is about the same as the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.6% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.4%) than in most similar areas. The workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, which employs 23.7% of residents.

Edge Hill is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park (99.0%) and groceries (96.7%), far above the state figures.