Northern Heights

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. A standout feature is that 15.8% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.9%), meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 83.0% of the area. While 7.9% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half the population (52.8%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,384, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here (8.9%) than in most areas. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 11.5% of residents.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.5% of people providing such support, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is a little below the national figure, household income for First Nations people is far above the state average.

Families with couples and children make up over half of all households (54.8%). About 22.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Rent is quite low, with a typical weekly payment of $240, well below the national figure of $375.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. However, almost every home has a vehicle, and 44.9% have two.

The area has seen significant movement, with 36.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work as labourers (18.8%) or in retail trade (17.3%).

Assault and related crimes are much more frequent here than in most similar areas. Burglary rates are also higher, though property damage is much lower.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.