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Aveley
6 km²
Daily life in Aveley is centered around young families, with children under 15 making up 26.5% of the population. This is a noticeably young community where the typical resident is only 31, far below the national figure of 38. Most people live in large, detached houses and earn incomes that are much higher than those in most similar areas. It is a rapidly growing suburb where nearly half of all residents have moved in within the last five years.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
16 schools within reach make Aveley convenient for families.
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The area is dominated by young people and families, with children under 15 well above the national average. Seniors are rare here, as those aged 65 and over make up only 6.3% of the population, which is far below the Australian figure.
Aveley is quite diverse, with 35.5% of residents born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Indian ancestries are the most common.
About 22.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English remains the primary language for 74.1% of the community.
A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 43.5%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.4%.
Education levels are high, with 62.9% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. However, the 19.5% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state and national figures.
Residents are generally well-off, with a typical household income of $2,165 per week, which is a little above the national figure. Typical personal weekly incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.
The community is relatively healthy, with only 21.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.
Caring for children is a major part of life here, as 38.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national average. Conversely, volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community in Aveley is among the largest at this level. They experience much higher typical personal and household incomes and a much higher Year 12 completion rate compared to the state and nation.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.4% of families.
Most people live in separate houses, and 96.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Very few people own their homes outright, while 68.1% have a mortgage with a typical monthly payment of $1,950.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69.3% of people driving to work and 48.5% of homes having two vehicles. Very few people work from home compared to the national figure.
The area is seeing high turnover, with 47.8% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most similar areas.
The suburb is quite walkable for essential services, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 92.8% within 15 minutes of a school.