Ridleyton

The community is younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up only 11.7% of the population. A high number of adults are in de facto relationships, and nearly half of the residents have never been married.

Overseas born residents make up 31.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there are significant Italian and Greek roots here.

Language diversity is very high, with 31.5% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the state average. This is consistent with the high number of overseas births, though 6.0% of people speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (47.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state figure. This academic strength is mirrored by 67.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $2,193, which is a little above the state average. However, the typical household income of $1,465 is a little below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.4% of residents. Additionally, 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than usual, with fewer people volunteering or caring for children. Only 12.5% of residents volunteer, which is well below the state average.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, a group where 15.0% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the national figure. Household income for this group is far below both state and national levels.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 40.3% of people living alone—far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical 2.1 people per household.

Rental properties are very common, making up 50.7% of homes, which is far above the state average. Outright home ownership is among the lowest for similar areas, at just 18.8%.

The area is highly connected, with 9.6% of people commuting by public transport and 15.9% of homes having no motor vehicle. It takes only 7 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

A high proportion of the workforce is employed full-time (64.5%), well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, with a strong presence in health care and social assistance.

The area has a very high recorded offence rate, particularly for theft, burglary, and assault. The overall crime rate has risen by 25.0% over the last five years.

Ridleyton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.