Jolimont

Jolimont is far older than the state and national average, with 39.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area has a strong international character, with 31.6% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 16.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.9% of people identifying as Christian and 43.2% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. School completion is also very high, with 74.3% finishing Year 12.

Personal incomes are strong, with 18.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week, well above the national figure of 12.5%. However, typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is high, with 21.8% of people pitching in, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas, consistent with the small number of children living here.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household incomes are far below both the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are small, with 49.1% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why there are only 1.8 people per home on average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 53.7% of homes. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is very high, with 9.7% commuting this way, well above the national figure of 3.1%. This is supported by high accessibility, with 10.5% of homes having no motor vehicle.

The community is very mobile, with 50.9% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.2% of the population.

Professional roles are common, with 41% of the workforce in these positions. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average.

Jolimont is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, health services, and public transport.