Currambine

The area has a relatively young profile, with the typical resident aged 40 and a much lower proportion of seniors compared to most other areas. About 17.7% of the population are children under 15.

Currambine is remarkably diverse, with 48% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

While 82.2% of residents speak only English, 14.6% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 39.4% report no religion, a figure that sits around the middle for its level and is about the same as the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 67% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Incomes are high, with the typical household earning $2,214 a week, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or reporting long-term health conditions compared to most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, though volunteering and general unpaid care are much lower than in similar communities.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,312 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, both of which are far above and below the state and national figures respectively.

The area is dominated by families, with 62.6% being couples with children. This helps explain why households are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses, and 93.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $400, which is a little above the state figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and the area is well-served by 13 stops and 6 routes. Despite this, most people still commute by car.

About 33.5% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 71.9% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average. Many residents work in health, construction, and education.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.8% within 10 minutes of public transport.