Preston

Children under 15 make up 28.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, seniors are much less common here than in most other areas, with only 11.8% aged 65 and over.

About 14% of the community was born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46%, followed by Australian and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the population. While 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, no one reported speaking little or no English.

The community is more religious than most similar areas, with 65.8% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 29.7%, a figure far below the state average.

Residents are highly educated, with 33.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. A huge 72.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is among the highest for areas of this type.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,472. This is well above the national figure, and 38% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community enjoys good health, with only 1.6% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Family care is a major part of life here, as 40.8% of people care for children unpaid, far above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than usual, at 22.9%.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large and full, with 3.1 people per household and 73.3% consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 10.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and the typical monthly payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Most households have two or more vehicles.

About 37.3% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The workforce is very active, with 73.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.