Brentwood

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, a figure slightly above the national average.

A significant 34.4% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 23.9% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the state average. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Nearly 45% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is also far above national levels.

Incomes are generally high, with 25.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,426, which is a little above the state and national figures.

About 25.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. However, those needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is common, with 21.5% of people helping out, well above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also more frequent here than in most areas.

First Nations residents are generally younger and earn much lower incomes than the state average. The unemployment rate for this group is 29.2%, among the highest for similar areas.

One-parent families (16.8%) and people living alone (30.6%) are both much more common here than in most areas. Most homes are occupied by couples with children.

Renting is very common at 40.7%, far above the national average. This is reflected in a typical weekly rent of $350 and a lower rate of outright home ownership.

Public transport use is high, with 8.4% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure. The area is well served by buses, with a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.3% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.8%) than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health, technical, or education roles.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.