Mount Hawthorn

The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 37 and a much higher proportion of children under 15 than the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 25.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Italian.

While 14.5% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (50.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 46.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 77.4% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical weekly family income reaching $3,440, far above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.3%) compared to the national average.

Community involvement is strong, with 22.4% of people volunteering and a much higher rate of unpaid childcare (36.1%) than the national average.

The First Nations population is small but achieves high outcomes, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 68.8% of households. This contributes to a higher number of people per home (2.7) than the national typical figure.

Most people live in separate houses, though typical costs are high; the usual weekly rent is $420 and monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,518.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by a high number of stops and a very short 7-minute drive to the city.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 35.7% of residents having moved in the last five years and 9.1% arriving recently from overseas.

The workforce is highly active, with 75.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health, technical, or educational roles.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks, and public transport.