Rivervale

The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 34 and far fewer seniors than the state average. It has a higher rate of de facto relationships than most areas, while children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population.

Born overseas, 41.3% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. English, Australian and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is very high, with 31.4% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state average. This is consistent with the high number of overseas births, and about 4.4% of residents speak little or no English.

About 41.4% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.7%.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Personal incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $1,015. This is well above the national figure, and 15.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.2%) than the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework compared to the state average. Volunteering is also much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 255 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the state and national averages. A higher than typical 9.4% of this group speaks a First Nations language.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to most areas, with a far higher rate of people living alone (38.5%) and much smaller homes averaging 2.1 people.

The area is dominated by renters, who make up 53.1% of households, far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common than in most areas, and only 15.9% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 8.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a very short 7-minute drive time to the city and frequent bus services.

The population is very mobile, with 54.5% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.

The workforce is very active, with 71.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is much higher than most areas. Full-time employment is also well above the state and national figures.

Rivervale is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.