St Georges

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. Seniors make up 22.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, while 18.8% are children under 15.

Born overseas, 41.4% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is led by people with English, Chinese, and Australian ancestry.

Language diversity is very high here, with 36.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure, with Mandarin being the most common second language.

Nearly half of the community (45.0%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 80.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with the typical household earning $2,414 a week. About 37.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.9%, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.9% of people report a mental health condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.2% of people giving their time. A high 33.5% of residents also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of just five people. This group has a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children make up 65.1% of the community, and only 18.5% of people live alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 48.4% of houses owned outright. While typical rents are well above the national figure at $495 a week, most homes are spacious, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The suburb is very close to the city, with a typical drive time of only 8 minutes. While most people use cars, 3.1% commute via public transport, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area sees significant movement, with 41.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a high 16.2% of the population.

Many residents work in professional roles, with 42.5% of the workforce in professional occupations. The most common industry is health care and social assistance, employed by 20.6% of workers.

Crime rates are much lower than most areas, particularly for assault and motor vehicle theft. However, the overall crime rate has risen by 34.8% over the last five years.

St Georges is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.