Rochedale

This is a young community where 25.6% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors are rare here, with only 7% aged 65 and over, which is far below the Australian figure.

Overseas birthplaces are very common, with 57.7% of people born outside Australia, far above the national rate of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most prominent at 41%.

Language diversity is high, as 62.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A little over 44% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 52.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. High school completion is also very high at 84.6%.

Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly income of $2,492, which is well above the national figure. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 12.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Family care is a priority here; 40% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far above the national average.

The First Nations population is small, though those who are present have a typical weekly household income of $2,833, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large and filled with families, with an average of 3.3 people per household. Only 8.9% of people live alone, which is far below the national rate.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 96.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. The typical weekly rent of $600 and monthly mortgage of $2,600 are both well above national figures.

Public transport use is relatively high at 5.6%, and the area is well-served by 42 stops. Most people still commute by car, though 19.4% work from home.

The community is very mobile, with 65.8% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.3% of the population.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a rate of 71.1%. Professional roles are the most common occupation at 36.8%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 84.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park or groceries within 15 minutes.