Hawthorndene

The typical resident is 41 years old, which is about the same as the state average. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, a figure a little above the national average.

About 18.5% of people were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 92% of the community. While 6.1% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 58.9%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for similar areas.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 72.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,139, which is a little above the national figure. About 28.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a proportion much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average. Long-term health conditions affect 27.9% of the population.

Volunteerism is very high at 26.1%, which is far above the national average. A large number of people also provide unpaid care for children, at 37.2%.

There are 30 First Nations people in the area. This group has a First Nations unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are typically larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most are couples with children, representing 67.1% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 96.6% of homes. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 7.6% of households renting, far below the national average.

While most people drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, well below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common here, at 67.8%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in health or education.

Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas. Rates for assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft are all among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 88.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, health services are less accessible, with only 24.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.