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Page
1 km²
Recent arrivals from overseas have shaped Page into a diverse community where 20.5% of residents moved here from abroad in the last five years. It is a mature and well-educated area, with a typical resident aged 40 and a high proportion of people holding university degrees. The neighbourhood is notably walkable and accessible, though it has a significant number of seniors who require support with daily activities.
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The area is older than most, with the typical resident aged 40 and a very high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.1%, which is far above the territory figure.
Foreign birthplaces are common here, with 30.9% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 24.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is consistent with the high number of overseas arrivals, though 3.7% of residents still struggle with English.
About 40.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the territory average but slightly above the national figure.
Page is highly qualified, with 38.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the high number of professionals and managers in the workforce.
Typical weekly household income is $1,773, which is higher than most similar areas and just above the national figure, though it remains well below the territory average.
Health needs are high here, as 38.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national and state figures.
Volunteering is common at 17.5%, which is well above the national average. About 4.7% of residents served in the Defence Force, a rate higher than most similar areas.
First Nations residents are well represented in terms of income, with a typical personal income of $1,291, though the unemployment rate of 18.8% is far above the territory average.
Living arrangements vary, with 35% of people living alone—well above the national figure—while 15.4% of families are one-parent households.
Separate houses are common at 70.3%, but the area has a high rental rate of 32.2%. Typical weekly rent is $438, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is very well connected, with a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop and 5.2% of people commuting by public transport, which is higher than the national average.
The community is quite mobile, with 46.9% of people moving in the last five years, including a high number of recent overseas arrivals.
Public administration and safety is the main industry for 25.9% of workers, and 60.3% of the workforce is employed full-time.
The area has a higher recorded offence rate than most, with motor vehicle theft being particularly high, though the overall crime rate has fallen by 22.2% over five years.
Page is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and health services.