Everard Park

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42 and 23.1% of the population aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.8%, which is well below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 28.7% of the community, a figure well above the state average. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there are notable groups from India, China, and Nepal.

Reflecting its international population, 22.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state figure. Mandarin, Greek, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 45.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and about the same as the state figure.

Everard Park is highly qualified; 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state figure of 22.7%. This high level of education is mirrored by the 68.1% of residents who completed Year 12.

The typical family income of $2,081 a week is a little above the state average. However, the typical household income is well below the national figure, and 21.6% of households earn under $650 a week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 11.1% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures. About 29.5% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 18.6%. However, far fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 15 people. The typical personal income for this group is $449, which is a little below the state figure.

Living alone is very common here, with 40.7% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home is small, with just 2.1 people per household.

Rental properties are very common, with 43.3% of households renting, far above the state average. Most homes are flats or apartments, and only 23.9% of residents own their home outright.

Public transport use is very high, with 11.9% of people commuting this way—well above the national figure. This is supported by high transit access, as 17.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is in a state of flux, with 49.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are particularly high at 31.3%, far above the national average.

Professionals make up 30.7% of the workforce, and 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure.

The assault rate is much lower than most areas, and the overall crime rate fell by 36.1% over five years. However, motor vehicle theft is much higher than in similar areas.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 8.0 and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, shops, and health services.