Brooklyn Park

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 37. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 39.0% of the population, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, Indian, and Greek.

Language diversity is very high here, with 40.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and 4.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas. Only 31.7% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.5% completing Year 12. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,466, which is about the same as the state average. Personal and family incomes also sit around the middle compared to similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 25.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 31.0%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 12.3%, which is well below the state average. About 12.0% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. Those in this group are noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 27.

A high number of people live alone, accounting for 33.5% of households, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Rental properties are very common here, with 39.8% of households renting, far above the state average. The area has far fewer large homes, with only 52.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.6% of people commuting this way. About 11.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is highly mobile, with 43.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is linked to the high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 28.2% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 66.5%. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and retail.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, with theft and burglary rates being much higher than typical. The overall crime rate has risen by 43.7% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries on foot within 15 minutes.