Pacific Heights

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while children under 15 also represent a higher share than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas but far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 91.3% speaking it only. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 57.7% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 34% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, although the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is well below the national average.

Income levels are high, with 27.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average. The typical household income is $1,960 weekly, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents generally report good health, with a mental health condition rate of 5.6%, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, also lower than most similar areas.

Community involvement is high, with 14.5% of people providing unpaid care and 29.5% caring for children, both of which are well above national figures. Additionally, 4.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, much higher than most similar areas.

First Nations residents are notably young, with a typical age of 17, which is much lower than the national figure. This group also shows strong educational outcomes, with Year 12 completion at 54.5%, far above the national average.

Families are the mainstay here, with 51.7% of homes consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone (13.7%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 97.7% of dwellings being detached and 96.4% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 44.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 69.4% of workers drive to work and 0% of the population has access to public transport stops. Working from home is uncommon, at 8.4%, which is far below the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than most similar areas at 61.4%, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.5%. Many residents work in education, mining, and healthcare.

The neighborhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. While 84.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there is no walkable access to groceries or health services.