Chigwell

The community is far younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and a very low proportion of seniors. It has a significant First Nations population at 8.1%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.4% were born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

About 11.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. A small number of residents speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Over half of the population (51.4%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are notably low here; the typical weekly household income is $1,232, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 13.7%.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children, while volunteer rates are well below the state average. Interestingly, there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 21 that is noticeably younger than the national figure. Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 30.6%.

One-parent families are very common, making up 31.4% of households, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. About 31.8% of people live alone.

Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of the state. While most homes are separate houses, very few are owned outright compared to other areas.

The area is well-served by public transport, with a high number of stops and a higher-than-average rate of people commuting by bus. Around 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Around 32.3% of residents have moved in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 8%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.