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Florey
3 km²
A far higher proportion of people in Florey use another language at home than the national figure. This suburb is a diverse community where 31.8% of residents were born overseas, well above the Australian average. It is a well-educated area with a typical resident aged 39 and a strong presence of families. The neighbourhood is exceptionally walkable and connected, with almost every home within a short stroll of a school, park, or health service.
Florey's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the national figure. About 16.9% of people are seniors, which is well above the territory average.
People born overseas make up 31.8% of the population, a figure well above both the territory and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
Language diversity is very high here, with 29.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and 4.4% of residents speak little or no English.
About 39.1% of the community reports no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well below the territory average.
Education levels are far above the national average, with 37.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is also well served by schools, with 27 located within 3 km.
Typical incomes are a little above the national figure, and 29% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.7% reporting a mental health condition.
Unpaid care is common in the community, with 13.7% of people providing unpaid care and 29.3% caring for children, both of which are higher than most areas.
There are 89 First Nations people living in the area. Year 12 completion among this group is 48.3%, which is far above the national average.
Families with children make up 56.3% of households. One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, representing 14.8% of the community.
Detached houses are common at 76.5%, though the rental rate of 34% is much higher than in most similar areas. Most homes are large, with 82.7% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a short one-minute walk to the nearest one. Only 6.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.
Recent migration is notable, with 12.6% of residents arriving from overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas.
Full-time employment is high at 62.9%, which is well above the national figure. About a quarter of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.
The area has seen a significant drop in crime, with the crime rate falling by 61.4% over five years. Rates of assault, burglary, and robbery are all much lower than most areas.
Florey is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service, and 92.6% are close to groceries.