Rosslyn Park

The community is notably older, with the typical age being 49 and seniors making up 28.6% of the population. Children under 15 are well below state and national levels at 13.3%.

A strong international presence is evident here, with 38.5% of people born overseas, far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 30.8% of residents using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 8.8% of the population.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas, with 47.8% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.3%, which is well below the state figure.

Educational attainment is among the highest in the region; 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,788. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.

The area reports a mental health condition rate of 6.1%, which is well below the state average. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of residents.

Volunteerism is higher than the national average at 19.7%. Unpaid care for children is well below national levels, while 14.2% of people provide other forms of unpaid care.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. Their typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is dominated by couples, with 58.3% having children and 32.1% without. One-parent families are well below state and national levels at 9.0%.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses are common, and 84.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly connected, with 98.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. A small number of people—4.4%—commute by public transport, which is a little above the national figure.

Movement into the area is higher than most similar places, with 33.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.7% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with health care and social assistance being the most common industry at 22.4%.

Overall recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, though burglary rates are higher than usual. The crime rate has risen by 47.4% over the last five years.

Rosslyn Park is very walkable, with 95.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. Residents have easy access to parks, health services, and groceries.