Daw Park

The area is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. Around 19.2% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is a little above the national figure.

Born overseas, 23.6% of residents come from abroad, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though India, China, and Nepal also appear in the birthplaces of residents.

About 20.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Greek is the most common non-English language, followed by Mandarin and Punjabi.

A high proportion of residents—44.5%—report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.7%.

The community is very well educated, with 34% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 22.7%. This is consistent with the fact that 65.9% of residents completed Year 12, a figure well above the national average.

Earnings are strong here, with typical family incomes reaching $2,265 a week, which is a little above the state average. About 23% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health needs are high in this area; 10.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents.

Volunteering is more common here than across Australia, with 18% of people offering their time. However, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 24 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in First Nations households earn a typical personal income of $392, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are diverse, with a high number of people living alone—33.6%, which is well above the national figure. Small households are common, and people per home is slightly lower than the national average.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.2% of households renting. Homes tend to be smaller, as 58.6% have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 5.7% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with 13 public transport stops and 7 different routes serving the community.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.5% of the community, a figure well above the national average.

The workforce is active, with 65.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in professional and technical roles.

Crime rates are generally lower than in most areas, particularly for motor vehicle theft and property damage. The overall recorded offence rate is also lower than typical areas.

This is a very walkable suburb, with a score of 7.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and public transport.