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Franklin
2 km²
A massive shift in population is evident in Franklin, where over half of all residents have moved in within the last five years. This is a young and diverse community, with a typical resident aged just 30 and a very high proportion of people born overseas. Many of these residents are highly educated professionals who work in the public service. The area is defined by its modern, dense housing and a strong connection to the city through an extensive public transport network.
Franklin's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Franklin has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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This is a remarkably young area; the typical resident is 30, and those aged 65 and over are far below the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is a little above the national average.
International roots are very common here, with 49.5% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high, as 53.0% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. About 6.4% of residents speak little or no English.
Nearly 40% of the community reports no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Other significant groups include Hindus at 13.7% and Muslims at 7.2%.
Academic qualifications are very high here; 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in a high school completion rate of 84.3%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $2,383, which is well above the national figure. Around 33.5% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, a proportion much higher than most areas.
Residents are generally very healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance both far below the national figure. Only 6.9% of people report a mental health condition.
More people here care for children unpaid than in most areas. However, volunteering rates and the amount of time spent on unpaid housework are well below the national figure.
The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. Income for First Nations households is $2,428, which is far above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.9% of families.
Rental properties are very common, with 45.9% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are much less common here than in most other areas.
Public transport use is very high, with 9.5% of people commuting this way, which is well above the national figure. The area is well-served by light rail and buses.
The area is experiencing rapid growth and change, as 57.3% of people moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.4% of the population.
Employment rates are very strong, with 79.4% of adults working or looking for work. A quarter of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.
The general crime rate is around the middle for similar areas. Robbery and property damage rates are much lower than usual, though sexual offences are higher than most areas.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach groceries and parks within 15 minutes, though health services are much further away.