Success

Success is much younger than most areas, with 22.2% of residents being children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 8.3%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area has a very high proportion of overseas-born residents at 40.4%, far above the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Chinese, Scottish, and Irish heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 28% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 42.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and roughly the same as the state average.

The community is highly qualified; 67.5% of residents completed Year 12, and 28.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the national figures.

Incomes are notably high, with the typical family earning $2,422 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 26.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a result much higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 21.1% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 34.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are well below those of other areas.

First Nations residents in Success have a typical personal income of $844, which is far above the state average. Education levels are also strong, with 42% completing Year 12, well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the area's young population, as 66.4% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 85.9% of which have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are common, as only 16% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national average.

Public transport use is relatively high at 6%, and the area is well-served by 13 routes and 59 stops. Despite this, only 5.9% of people work from home, far below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Working rates are very high, with 75% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also more common here than in most areas.

Success is quite walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.8% near a park. However, access to health services is lower than the state average.