Guildford

The community is notably older than the state and national average, with 21.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still below the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 43.2%.

Most people speak only English at home, and the 7.4% who use another language is far below the national figure. However, the 1.0% who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

More than half of the population (50.7%) reports no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 62.0%.

Typical weekly family income is $3,005, which is well above the state and national figures. About 33.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate far above the national average.

Health needs are high here, with 12.5% of people needing help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level. Long-term health conditions, including mental health, are also well above the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 19.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 18. While personal incomes are well below the national average, Year 12 completion (51.9%) is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. A high number of people live alone (29.9%), which is well above the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 33.4% own their home outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,300, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.4% of people commuting this way. The area is well served, with 19 public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas (4.1%) are far below the national average.

Full-time employment is common at 60.3%, and the unemployment rate of 3.7% is a little below the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

The suburb is very walkable, with 98.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost all homes are within a short walk of a park, school, and public transport.