Northbridge

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 62% of the population being young adults aged 25 to 44. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas, while children under 15 and seniors make up a very small part of the community.

International roots are a defining feature, as 54.4% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. While English is the most common ancestry, there is a significant Chinese presence, and many residents were born in China, England, India, or Vietnam.

Multilingualism is common, with 39.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the state average.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 49%, which is far above the national figure. For those who do, Christianity is the most common affiliation, followed by Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.

This is a highly qualified community, with 40.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher—far above the state average. This high level of education is consistent with the prevalence of professional qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, and 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is actually well below the state average.

Residents are in very good health, with a long-term health condition rate that is far below the national figure. Similarly, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas.

Community participation is low, with volunteering and unpaid care rates that are well below the state average. There are also far fewer people caring for children unpaid than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are slightly older than those in the state or nation. A high 21.4% of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are dominated by people living alone (38.6%) or couples without children (61.3%). Because of this, the typical home holds only 1.9 people, which is much lower than the national usual of 2.5.

Renting is the norm here, with 66.6% of households renting—far above the national figure. The landscape is almost entirely made up of flats and apartments, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is much higher than in most other areas.

Many residents live without a car, and 22.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average. This is supported by a huge number of public transport departures and a high rate of people commuting by bus.

The population is highly transient, with 67.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This is driven by a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 39.5%.

Employment rates are much higher than most areas, and 64.5% of the workforce is employed full-time. Many people work in the accommodation and food services industry, or in professional and technical roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.