St James

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 32 and very few seniors. About 14.8% of residents are children, which is well below the state average.

International ties are very strong here, with 39.0% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 28.8% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure, and as a result, there are more people who speak little or no English than in most areas.

A large portion of the population reports having no religion, at 44.1%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 71.1%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,254, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Personal income is also higher than the national figure, with the typical person earning $888 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with long-term health conditions affecting only 23.0% of people. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than in the rest of the state.

Community participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, including a well below-average rate of people caring for children unpaid.

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the population. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 41.7%, which is well above both the state and national averages.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.1% of people living alone, which is well above the state figure. About 53.4% of households consist of couples with children.

Rental demand is very high, with 46.5% of households renting, far above the national average. Consequently, very few people own their homes outright compared to other areas.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.2% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of bus stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is very mobile, with 50.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 70.6%. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and professional services.

The suburb is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.