Glendalough

This is a young area where the typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. There are far fewer children and seniors here than in most other areas, with young adults aged 25 to 44 making up nearly half of the population.

Glendalough is exceptionally international, with 62.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Indian, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 51.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure of 18.4%. This high level of diversity is seen in the use of Hindi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

The community is much less religious than most areas; only 23.5% identify as Christian, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 43.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This academic achievement is reflected in a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 75.9%.

Typical personal weekly income is $848, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

People with long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. However, a slightly higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower here than in most other areas. This includes far fewer people caring for children unpaid and a much lower rate of those doing significant housework.

There are 41 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. This group has a typical personal income of $387, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 37.8% of people living alone, which is far above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Renting is very common, with 63.1% of households in the rental market, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Most homes are flats or townhouses, and very few are separate houses.

Public transport is widely used, and 12.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. The area is highly connected, with a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very mobile, with 61.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 37.2% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most other areas. Full-time employment is lower than the national average, with many residents working in health care or as labourers.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.