Samson

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. It is home to 1,881 people, and about 16.3% are children under 15.

People born overseas make up 29.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English (39.7%), Australian (31.6%) and Italian (15.0%) are the most common ancestries.

About 15.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Italian is the most common second language at 5.4%.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 53.6%, while 39.6% of the population report having no religion, which is around the middle for its level.

The community is well qualified, with a bachelor's degree or higher held by 23.2% of adults. There are 26 schools within 3km, and the typical school advantage score is much higher than most areas.

Incomes are generally high, with 24.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $1,833 per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 31.4% of people. This is well above the state figure of 26.1%, and arthritis is the most reported condition.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life; 30.7% of people care for children unpaid and 14.2% provide other forms of unpaid care, both figures being higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $899, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area is mainly composed of families, with 61.2% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 88.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A high 47.8% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The suburb has excellent transit access with 14 stops and 7 routes, and every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, only 6.6% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Most of the workforce is employed full-time (58.6%), with many people working in health care, social assistance and education. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.9% near a school. Access to groceries is lower, with only 56.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk.