Brabham

The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with only 2% of people aged 65 or over. It has a high proportion of children and a notable number of people in de facto relationships.

International diversity is high here, as 44.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Indian.

Language diversity is striking, with 42.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure, with Punjabi and Tagalog being common languages spoken.

The community is more religious than most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure. Christianity and Hinduism are the most common affiliations.

Residents are well-qualified, with 71.5% completing Year 12, which is far above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many work in management, commerce, or engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $2,155, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, the share of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the national average.

The population is very healthy, with a far lower rate of long-term health conditions than the rest of the country. Only 1.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 42.3% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

There are 248 First Nations people in the area. They have a higher typical personal income and a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be large, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that nearly 72% of households are couples with children.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 96.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and very few are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, though 95.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.

The community is highly mobile, with 61% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher share of the population than in most areas.

The workforce is very active, with 80.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than the state figure.

While almost every home is near a park or school, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Many residents live far from groceries and health services, resulting in a walkability score slightly below the state average.