Queens Park

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figure, with a typical age of 32. Children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, which is higher than most areas, while seniors aged 65 and over are much fewer than usual at 8.0%.

Overseas births are very common here, with 56% of people born outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include English, Chinese, Australian, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.4% of people using another language at home and 7.4% speaking little or no English. English is the main language for 37.3%, followed by Punjabi and Mandarin.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure at 26.0%. Christianity is the most common faith at 31.2%, followed by Islam and Hinduism.

The community is highly educated, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. School completion is also much higher than most areas, with 69.7% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical household income is about $1,723 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.1% of people, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also a little below the national average.

Unpaid volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.0%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework is well below the state and national figures.

There are 163 First Nations people in the area, a count larger than about 91% of similar areas. This group is a little younger than the state average, though unemployment is far above the national figure at 24.5%.

Homes here tend to be a little larger, with an average of 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 65.3%, and one-parent families are more common than in most areas.

Renting is much more common here than in other areas, with 40.3% of households renting. This helps explain why the proportion of homes owned outright is far below the state and national figures.

Public transport use is among the highest at its level, with 7.6% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served by 54 stops and 21 routes, and a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is partly because recent overseas arrivals make up 21.2% of the community, a figure far above the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. While full-time employment is about the same as the national figure, the unemployment rate is a little higher at 5.9%.

The area is quite walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and all homes near a park. Most residents can reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes, although health services are far less accessible.