Myaree

The typical resident is 42, which is older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 25.7% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 27.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure.

About 13.1% of residents use a language other than English at home. While this is much higher than most similar areas, it is well below the state and national averages.

The community is more likely to have no religion than most other areas, with 45.2% of people reporting no affiliation, which is well above the national figure.

Myaree is highly educated, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national averages. This is reflected in the local schools, which have some of the highest advantage scores in the region.

Typical family incomes are well above the national figure at $2,716 a week. About 29.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most other areas.

Health needs are high here, with 10.9% of people requiring help with daily activities and 31.5% living with a long-term health condition. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

Community participation is mixed, with 17% of residents volunteering and 27.9% caring for children unpaid, though the proportion doing significant housework is lower than in most areas.

First Nations residents are few in number, but their typical personal income of $900 is far above the state and national figures.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 32.5%, which is well above the national average. However, 65.3% of households are still couples with children.

Renting is far less common here than across Australia, with only 18.5% of households renting. Those who do pay a typical weekly rent of $400, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest one. This helps explain why 8.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure well above the state average.

There has been significant movement into the area, with 45.7% of residents moving house in the last five years, well above the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 60.7%. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce, with many working in health and education.

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