Dayton

The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 30 and a very high proportion of children under 15 at 26.2%. Seniors are rare here, as those aged 65 and over make up only 3.3% of the population.

Cultural diversity is very high, with 49.3% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Filipino ancestries are prominent, making up about 26% of the community combined.

Nearly half of the population (49.3%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Punjabi, Tagalog, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; those with no religion make up 27.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism is a notable presence at 11.7%.

Residents are well qualified, with 71.8% having completed Year 12—far above the national figure of 58.8%. A higher-than-usual 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or more.

Incomes are generally strong, with a typical household earning $2,133 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also well above the national figure at $1,021.

The community enjoys very good health, with only 15.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than most areas.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 38.3% of people doing so unpaid—far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in Dayton have a much higher typical personal income ($1,187) and Year 12 completion rate (47.8%) than the state average, with a notable 0.0% unemployment rate.

Homes are typically large, with 3.0 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.2% of families.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 96.4%, with 96.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Very few people own their homes outright (4.8%), and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state figure at $2,000.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. While the drive to the city is quite short at 19 minutes, very few people (3.8%) work from home compared to the national figure of 21.0%.

The area is experiencing rapid growth, with 58.4% of people having moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 13.5% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 78.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 65.8%.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area lacks essential services, with no health services within a 15-minute walk. Overall, the walkability score is slightly below the state average.