Palmview

The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 24.8% of the population. It also has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and very few seniors, who make up only 4.9% of residents.

About 24% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while England, New Zealand, and South Africa are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

English is the main language for 85.2% of residents. While 10.9% use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 52.4%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 69% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. Nearly a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and qualifications in management and health are common.

Weekly household incomes are typically $2,306, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 25.7% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 20.4% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 35.8% of people caring for children—well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Palmview are noticeably younger and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (58.6%) compared to the rest of the country. Their typical personal income is also well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, typically holding 3.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.1% of families.

Large homes are the norm, with 96.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are much higher than in most areas.

Car travel is essential, as 67.3% of workers drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Almost every home owns at least one vehicle.

The area is experiencing rapid growth, with 84.6% of the population arriving in the last five years. This includes a significant number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Professional and trade roles are common, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far above the national figure. Health care and construction are the top employing industries.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While most people live near a park, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.