Renown Park

The typical resident is 37, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. It is a young community, with children under 15 making up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas, 39.3% of residents hail from abroad, a figure far above the Australian average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with significant English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Greek roots.

Language diversity is very high here, with 45.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.7% of residents speak little or no English.

About 38.8% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Other common affiliations include Christianity, Buddhism and Islam.

Residents are highly qualified, with 29.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. The area also has a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,164, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. About 10.6% of residents live with a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid housework or care for children compared to the state and national figures.

There are 37 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in this community are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20.

One-parent families are far more common here than in most other areas, making up 24.8% of households. A large number of people—37.2%—live alone, which is far above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 50.7% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are much less common than elsewhere, and 58.1% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 15% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is well-connected, with an 8-minute drive time to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 20.8%.

Unemployment is a little above the national figure at 7.3%. The most common industries for those working are health care, professional services, and hospitality.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas. This is driven largely by high rates of theft, assault, and property damage.

The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and public transport.