Cumberland Park

The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the Australian average. While it is larger than most similar areas, it has a lower proportion of seniors and fewer people in de facto relationships than usual.

About 18.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 18.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though only 2.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (48.4%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.8%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is mirrored in school completion, with 71.2% finishing Year 12.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual family earning $2,697 a week. About 29.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (26.4%) than the state average. Arthritis is the most commonly reported long-term condition.

The area has a strong volunteering rate of 20.4%, which is well above the national figure. More people here provide unpaid care or look after children than in most similar areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $612 is a little above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 30, which is noticeably older than the state average.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (67.0%). A higher number of people live alone compared to most similar areas, and the typical household size is 2.5 people.

Housing is more compact than usual, with far fewer three-bedroom homes and detached houses than the state average. Monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure, typically costing $1,950.

The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a short 8-minute drive to the city. About 5.7% of people commute via public transport, one of the highest rates for its level.

While movement into the area is about average, there is a high number of recent overseas arrivals (17.5%), which is a little above both state and national levels.

The workforce is very active, with 69.7% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals (33.2%) in health, education, or technical fields.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most similar areas, with a high rate of theft. However, rates of assault and motor vehicle theft remain lower than usual.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.