Elizabeth Park

The area is far younger than the state average, with 23.0% of people under 15 and a typical age of 33. This contributes to larger households, with 2.6 people per home, which is higher than the national figure.

Overseas birth is common here, with 26.9% of people born outside Australia, a figure slightly above the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though there is a diverse mix of birthplaces including the Philippines and Nepal.

Language diversity is high, with 22.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, and 6.1% of residents speak little or no English, among the highest rates for similar areas.

About 46.8% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 30.5% and Muslims at 11.0%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 54.6%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,003, compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

Health challenges are prevalent, with 34.8% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions affect 14.7% of the population, among the highest rates for similar areas.

While 13.9% of residents provide unpaid care, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.2%, well below the state figure of 17.0%.

There are 224 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Unemployment for this group is very high at 30.4%.

Single-parent families are very common, making up 29.6% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. About 28% of people live alone.

Renters make up 46.1% of households, far above the national figure of 30.6%. While 83.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 18.4% are owned outright, among the lowest rates for similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 14.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 14.7% of the population.

Jobless rates are very high, with an unemployment rate of 14.3%, well above the national average. Only 44.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly for theft and property damage. However, the crime rate has fallen by 24.1% over the last five years.

The area is highly walkable for schools and parks, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both. Conversely, access to groceries and health services is very poor, far below state averages.