Waterford

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Over half of the community (51.2%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Language diversity is high, with 39.9% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.6%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 30.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Waterford is highly qualified, with 45.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Household incomes are high, with 35.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly family income of $2,554 is also a little above the national average.

Residents generally report good health, with only 22.1% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.2% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. About 12.6% of the community provides unpaid care.

There are 53 First Nations people in the area. While household incomes for this group are much higher than most areas, the typical personal income is among the lowest at $25.

Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Most households are couples with children (59.6%) or couples without children (28.6%).

The housing stock is dominated by large detached houses, with 94.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes (49.0%) are owned outright, far above the national figure.

While 62.9% of workers drive to work, the area has excellent public transport access, with 10 stops and 6 routes serving the community. Only 2.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen steady movement, with 35.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.7% of the population.

Professionals make up 36.9% of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional, or education roles. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Waterford is very walkable, and 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.