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Harrisdale
6 km²
A far higher proportion of residents were born overseas in Harrisdale than in the rest of the state. This is a young, affluent community where the typical resident is just 33, making it noticeably younger than the national figure. With nearly 30% of the population being children, it is a place of large family homes and high professional qualifications. Its character is defined by this mix of youthful energy, diverse cultural backgrounds, and strong household incomes.
Harrisdale's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Harrisdale has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is very young, with 29% of residents being children under 15, a figure far above the national average. Seniors make up only 5.3% of the population, which is far below the state and national levels.
Over half of the community (50.7%) were born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high, with 44.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, with Punjabi and Mandarin being the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; those reporting no religion make up 30.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
The workforce is highly qualified, with 36.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 75% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than typical, with a typical household earning $2,412 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 31% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 15.8% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 44.7% of people providing this support, which is far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.
The First Nations community in Harrisdale is doing well, with a Year 12 completion rate of 56.9%, which is far above the state and national averages.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per dwelling. This is well above the national average, and 75.8% of households are couples with children.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 98.4% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is dominated by mortgages, as only 11.5% of homes are owned outright, far below the national figure.
Most people drive to work, though the area is well served by public transport with 37 stops. Very few homes (1.0%) have no motor vehicle, which is well below the state average.
The community has seen significant movement, with 44.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
Employment rates are among the highest at this level, with 78.3% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 64.4%.
The area is very walkable, with 97.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.9% within 15 minutes of a park.