Magill

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little younger than the state average. While children under 15 and seniors over 65 both sit around the middle for similar areas, there is a notably low proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Magill is far more diverse than the national average, with 38.2% of people born overseas. English, Chinese, Italian, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritage groups listed.

Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 34.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state and national averages. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 40.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 42.5%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 39.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher—far above the state average. This academic strength is mirrored by a high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,200 per week. The area also has a higher than usual share of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

A little more than 27% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 17.7%. More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most other areas, though fewer people spend 15 or more hours on general housework.

There are 67 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the state average. Unemployment for this group is far above the national figure at 29.2%.

The area has a high number of people living alone (31.1%) compared to the rest of the country. Most households are couples with children, making up 62.8% of the community.

Rental properties are much more common here than in similar areas. While most homes are separate houses, they are often smaller than the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure.

Magill is very well connected, with 7.2% of people commuting by public transport—well above the national average. It is also common to have no motor vehicle, with 9% of homes without one.

The community is quite mobile; 44.3% of residents moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

A third of the workforce are professionals, with many employed in health, education, and technical services. Most adults are working or looking for work at a rate slightly above the national figure.

Overall crime rates are lower than in most areas, particularly for theft and motor vehicle theft. However, the crime rate has risen by 10.3% over the last five years.

This is a very walkable area where almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store, or health service. This accessibility is far above the state average.