Southern River

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 33 and 25.2% of people under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 7.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Southern River is highly diverse, with 47.8% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 40.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious diversity is evident here, with 14% of people identifying as Muslim and 6.8% as Hindu. The 31.6% who report no religion is well below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 68.9% of residents completing Year 12, far above the state and national averages. This is consistent with the 29.3% of adults who hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the usual family earning $2,471 a week. Roughly 31.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, well above the national average.

The population is in good health, with only 18% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 37.2% of people providing this support, far above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are a little below the state average.

First Nations residents in the area are remarkably young, with a typical age of 17. This group also sees very high outcomes, including a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Homes are large and mostly occupied by families, with 75.5% consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the average of 3.3 people per home is well above the national figure.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 96.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments of $2,100 are higher than in most areas.

Most people rely on cars, with 67.8% driving to work and 49% of homes having two vehicles. While the area has many public transport stops, only 2.6% of people use transit to commute.

The area is quite dynamic, with 38.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9% of the population.

The workforce is active, with 72.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or education.

The suburb is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 94.9% near a school. Most residents live within a short walk of public transport.