Joondanna

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 14.1% of the population, there is a notably high rate of people in de facto relationships at 16.4%.

International diversity is strong here, with 36.4% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

About a quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Italian, Mandarin, and Vietnamese alongside English.

Religious views are split fairly evenly, with 43.1% of people identifying as Christian and 41.3% reporting no religion, a figure slightly below the state average.

Educational attainment is far above the national average, with 69.9% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of qualification is consistent with the large number of professionals and managers working in the area.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most areas, and the typical personal weekly income of $1,036 is well above the national figure. 17% of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.1% of residents, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 5.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Community participation is lower than in many other areas, with only 15.2% of people volunteering. Unpaid care and housework figures are also well below the state and national averages.

First Nations people in Joondanna have a typical personal income of $880 and a Year 12 completion rate of 43.5%, both of which are far above the state averages.

The area is defined by small households, with a typical size of just 2.0 people. A very high 40% of residents live alone, far above the state and national figures.

Renting is very common here, with 42.9% of households renting, far above the national figure. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling types, and homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than usual.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.2% of people commuting this way, well above the national average. The area is highly connected, with a typical drive time to the city of only 8 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, as 50.2% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.2% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Employment is strong, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment at 64.9% is well above the national figure, with many residents working in health, professional, and technical roles.

Joondanna is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, and schools. Its walkability score of 6.9 is well above the state average.