Somerton Park

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 48. Seniors make up 27.4% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.6%.

English ancestry is the most common at 44.7%, though 19.5% of residents were born overseas. This proportion is much higher than in similar areas, though it remains well below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of the community. While 8.9% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

About 44.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state figure. This is reflected in school completion rates, as 64.8% of residents finished Year 12.

Incomes are high here, with 26.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. The typical family income is $2,605 weekly, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than nationally, with 19.6% of people giving their time. About 12.8% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, but very high Year 12 completion rates of 63.0% are far above the state average. Nearly 20% of this group speaks a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household. A high proportion of residents—34.5%—live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The suburb has fewer large homes than usual, as 65.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far below the state average. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,058, which is well above the state figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why more people commute by public transport (4.3%) than in most similar areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the state average.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with 28.9% of workers in professional occupations. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

Crime rates across most categories, including burglary and motor vehicle theft, are lower than in most similar areas. The overall recorded offence rate is also low.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and grocery stores. This is far above the state average for accessibility to essential services.