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Elizabeth East
2 km²
A younger-than-average population lives in Elizabeth East, where the typical resident is 38. This community is marked by a high number of one-parent families and a significant proportion of people born overseas. It is a place facing notable challenges, with typical weekly incomes far below the national figure and high rates of long-term health conditions. Despite these struggles, the area is highly walkable, with almost every home located within a short stroll of public transport and local parks.
Elizabeth East has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 24 schools serve Elizabeth East.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with nearly 20% of residents being children under 15. About 4.6% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.
People born overseas make up 26.9% of the community, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
Language diversity is high, with 17.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is reflected in the fact that 4.8% of residents speak little or no English, among the highest rates for its level.
Nearly half of the population (47.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.4%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.3% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 54.6%.
Incomes are very low across the board; the typical household earns $904 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 37.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes high rates of mental health conditions, affecting 15.6% of the population.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 8.1%. About 13.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.
First Nations residents are notably young, with a typical age of 21. This group faces significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 36.2%, far above the national figure.
The community has a very high proportion of one-parent families (32.1%) and people living alone (36%), both of which are far above national levels.
Renters make up 44.4% of the area, far above the state average. While many homes are large—78% have three or more bedrooms—outright home ownership is among the lowest at 20%.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 18.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.
About 33.4% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.7% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 14.3%, well above the national figure. Only 43.8% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area experiences a much higher crime rate than most, particularly regarding property damage and burglary. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are much higher than usual.
The suburb is very walkable, with 95% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school.