Muirhead

Muirhead is a very young community where the typical resident is 29, far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 28.5% of the population, which is among the highest for areas of this type.

The area has a very high proportion of people born overseas at 41.9%, far above the national figure. Indian, Chinese, and Filipino ancestries are prominent alongside Australian and English roots.

Language diversity is high, with 44.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About 44.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.2% have no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 39.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 76.5% completing Year 12, both far above national figures.

Incomes are very high here; the typical household earns $3,029 a week, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. About 43.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 14.0% having a long-term health condition and 4.2% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is very common at 39.2%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 13.5% of residents having served.

First Nations residents in Muirhead are far younger and wealthier than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,031 and a Year 12 completion rate of 53.6%.

Homes are typically large, with 3.4 people per household and 78.4% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 6.9%.

Large homes dominate the area, with 98.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is common at 44.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,600.

Most people drive to work, and 56.9% of homes have two vehicles. While public transport stops are common, only 1.6% of people use them to commute.

The population is highly mobile, with 64.4% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong work rate, with 80.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed in public administration, health, and professional roles.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for errands, with no health services or groceries within that distance.