Heathridge

The population is younger than most areas, with 20.5% of people being children under 15. This contributes to a high number of de facto relationships at 16.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Born overseas, 32.3% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

While 10.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Most residents speak only English, and only 1.2% speak little or no English.

A majority of residents have no religion at 53.4%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.7%.

A high proportion of residents finished Year 12, and 18.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the most common qualifications are in engineering and management.

Typical weekly personal income is $874, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly household income is also higher than most areas, sitting at $1,782.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.7% of people, which is higher than most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is lower than in most similar places.

Many people here care for children unpaid, at a rate of 32.1%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas at 11.4%.

First Nations people make up 1.6% of the population. For this group, the unemployment rate is 16.3%, which is well above the national average.

One-parent families make up 17.3% of households, which is well above the national figure. Most homes contain couples with children, accounting for 56% of families.

Homes here are very large, with 95.1% having three or more bedrooms. While separate houses are common, only 25.5% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the national average.

The area is well served by public transport, with 42 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, most people still drive to work, with 64% of commuters using a car.

Movement into the area is high, with 36.3% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.6% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 68.4%. The most common industries for local workers are construction and healthcare.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and public transport. Most residents can also walk to schools and groceries within 15 minutes.