Wagaman

The typical resident is 35, making the area much younger than most of Australia. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, and 10% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Born overseas, 43.3% of the population hails from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Greek, Chinese, and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high, with 44.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Greek is the most common non-English language, and 6.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 42.9% identifying as Christian. Only 30.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, a result much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $2,083, which is a little above the national figure. A higher than usual 23.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with long-term health conditions affecting 18.1% of people, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much less common than elsewhere.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 27.6% of people providing this care. However, volunteering and unpaid housework are less frequent here than in most other areas.

There are 202 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the territory. While 15.8% speak a First Nations language, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 18.3%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18% of households.

Most people live in separate houses, and 40.2% of households are renting. While typical weekly rent is $340, the area has a much lower rate of outright home ownership than the national figure.

The area is well-served by public transport, and 3.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure. Most residents rely on cars, though public transport use is higher than in most other areas.

The community is very mobile, with 40.8% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.9% of the population, well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Full-time employment is high at 64.3%, with many residents working in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.