Park Holme

The typical resident is 37, which is noticeably younger than the state average. It is a larger area than most similar spots, though it has fewer children under 15 than the national figure.

International ties are strong here, with 31.3% of people born overseas, well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese, Scottish, and Irish.

Language diversity is very high, as 30.3% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the state average. This includes Mandarin, Arabic, and Cantonese.

About 42.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure but lower than the state average. Other common affiliations include Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam.

The community is well qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 29.4%, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,297 a week, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure. Weekly personal income is about $702, similar to the state average.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas. About 10.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas, and fewer people here provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. A higher proportion of people speak a First Nations language compared to the state.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 37.2% of people living alone, far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Renting is very common, with 40.5% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common than in most other areas, and typical weekly rent is $280.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 11.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, well above the national figure. It is a very convenient spot with a short 10-minute drive to the city.

The area is very dynamic, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 20.1% of the population.

About 61.2% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, though the unemployment rate is higher than in most similar areas.

Recorded offences are much higher than most similar areas, particularly for theft and property damage. The crime rate has risen by 27.5% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, almost no one can walk to health services within 15 minutes.