Gooseberry Hill

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 27% of people aged 65 and over. This trend is reflected in the age structure, as seniors and older adults make up over half the population.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 32.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English ancestry is the most common at 51.8%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

While many residents were born overseas, most use only English at home. Only 6.5% of people use another language, which is far below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 30.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 66.9% having finished Year 12, both figures being well above the national average.

This is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,169 a week is much higher than most areas. About 34.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far exceeding the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.8% of people, which is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than most other areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 24.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Residents are also more likely than most to provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18, and household incomes are among the highest for similar areas.

Family sizes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. The area has far fewer one-parent families and people living alone compared to the state and national figures.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 90.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, occurring in only 7.1% of households.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops per person. Only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 27.5% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than most areas.

About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

The suburb is mostly car-dependent due to a steep average slope and a lack of nearby groceries and health services. While most homes are near public transport, the overall walkability score is well below the state average.