Karawatha

The community is very young, with a typical resident aged just 31 and a children's population that is far above the national figure. Seniors make up only 7.7% of the area, which is well below the national average.

A majority of residents (52.8%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese and Indian, reflecting a diverse community.

Language diversity is very high here, with 63.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 11% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure. Islam is the most common religion at 28.5%.

The area is highly qualified, with 43% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 75.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with the typical weekly household income of $2,531 being well above the national figure. Nearly 38% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions occurring far below the national average. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Care for children is a priority here, with 33.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are a little below the national average.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and their typical personal income is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.6 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5. Most households are couples with children, representing 81.4% of families.

The area is dominated by large, owner-occupied houses, with 97.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,600, which is well above the national figure.

The community is very car-dependent, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. While 22.5% of people work from home, public transport stops are almost non-existent.

This is a highly mobile area, with 81% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Professional roles make up 27.1% of the workforce, and the unemployment rate of 3.7% is a little below the national figure.

While most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and groceries, the area is generally car-dependent. Access to health services by foot is very low, with only 0.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk.