Victoria Park

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. It has a smaller proportion of children and seniors than most areas, while people in de facto relationships are more common here than across Australia.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 43.6% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant Indian and Chinese heritage groups.

Language diversity is very high, with 30% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure, and the area has a higher proportion of people who speak little or no English than most similar areas.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians and Hindus.

The community is highly qualified, with 40.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national averages. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the local schools are among the largest in the region.

Typical incomes are high, with personal weekly earnings of $1,047 being well above the national figure. About 19.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most other areas.

Community participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than the state and national figures, consistent with the area's younger, working population.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in most areas but reports much higher personal and household incomes and higher Year 12 completion rates than the state average.

Small households are common, with 36.9% of people living alone, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the number of people per home is much lower than in most other areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 52.6% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are rare and homes with three or more bedrooms are much less common than in most areas.

Public transport use is among the highest in the region, with 15.5% of people commuting by transit. This is supported by a high density of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than across Australia.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, at 72.4%, which is far above the national figure. Professionals make up the largest occupational group, particularly in health and technical fields.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.5. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of essential services, groceries, and public transport.