Viveash

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over account for 17.4%.

People born overseas make up 30% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 15.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. However, the number of people who speak little or no English is very low at 1.4%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 39.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that sits around the middle for similar areas.

Education levels are high, with 57.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 20.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the local school environment, which has a higher average school advantage score than most areas.

Typical incomes are higher than most similar areas, with the usual family earning $2,240 a week. Weekly personal income is also high, at $903, which is above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30% of residents, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.5% of the population.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life; 15.2% of people provide unpaid care and 31.1% care for children, both figures being much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents are typically much younger than average, with a typical age of 21. This group also sees a higher rate of Year 12 completion (40.9%) and much higher personal incomes ($900) compared to the state and national figures.

One-parent families make up 21.5% of households, which is well above the state and national figures. About 51% of households are couples with children.

Homes here are notably large, with 94.1% having three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average. While 26.7% of households rent, many homeowners are paying a typical monthly mortgage of $1,850.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, and 90.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, very few people work from home (7.2%), which is far below the national figure.

The community is very mobile, with 48.3% of people having moved house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.2%) than in most similar areas. Many of these residents are professionals, with a large number working in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable for parks and schools, but poorly served for other needs. While nearly everyone can walk to a park, only 6.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.