Inala

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 23.9% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also make up 6.6% of the community, which is well above the Australian average.

Born overseas, 44.5% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese heritage is particularly prominent, representing 27.6% of the community's ancestry.

Multilingualism is very common here, with 52.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 18.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, and the percentage of people with no religion is far below the national average. Buddhism (13.5%) and Islam (10.0%) are significant alongside Christianity (40.3%).

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are far below state and national figures, with a typical weekly household earning just $998. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is actually a little below the national average.

Community participation is low, with volunteering rates among the lowest at this level. This is consistent with a lower number of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children.

Inala has one of the largest First Nations populations in the region, though this community faces significant challenges. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is far above the national figure at 28.8%.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 31.5%, a figure far above the national average.

Renting is far more common here than elsewhere, with 54.9% of households renting. While most residents live in separate houses, very few own their homes outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 97 stops in the area. This helps explain why 14.8% of homes have no car, which is well above the national figure.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 33.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher proportion of the population than in most areas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state. The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level, sitting well above the national figure at 13.6%.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and health services on foot within 15 minutes.