Pallara

Pallara is very young, with children under 15 making up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors are rare here, as people aged 65 and over make up only 4.0%, far below the state and national averages.

The community is very diverse, with 55.8% of people born overseas—far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Indian, English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, as 60.2% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious life is varied, with 16.1% of people identifying as Hindu. Those with no religion make up 26.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified; 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 80.2%.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $2,283. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally very healthy, with only 13.8% having a long-term health condition—far below the national figure. Only 2.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 38.7% of people caring for children, far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 10.0%.

First Nations residents in Pallara have a Year 12 completion rate of 58.3%, which is far above the national average. Typical personal incomes for this group are also well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most are couples with children (68.9%), while only 8.9% of people live alone, among the lowest rates at this level.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 97.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and 60.9% of residents have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,100.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, though 3.1% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and the drive time to the city is 22 minutes.

The population is highly mobile, with 89.4% of people moving here in the last five years. This growth is partly driven by overseas arrivals, who make up 16.8% of the community.

The workforce is very active, with 77.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed full-time (64.0%), with a strong presence in health care, social assistance, and retail.

The suburb is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. While most people live within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost no one is within that distance of a health service or grocery store.