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Seven Hills
32 km²
A massive jump in cultural diversity marks Seven Hills, where the proportion of people using a language other than English at home rose 31 points since 2011. This growing community now sees 41.8% of its 86,432 residents speaking a language other than English. It is a relatively young area with a high number of children and families. The neighborhood has become more affluent and highly qualified over the last decade, with a sharp rise in both university degrees and weekly household incomes.
Seven Hills has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 25 schools serve Seven Hills.
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The population is younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.
Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 41.5% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent.
Language diversity is a defining feature, as 41.8% of people use another language at home, which is far above the national figure. Hindi and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is high compared to other areas; only 21.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels have climbed steeply since 2011, with 34.6% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,089, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are more common here, with 29.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.7%) and a much lower rate of mental health conditions (6.3%) than the national average.
Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 11.4%. However, 22.7% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is slightly above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Families with children make up the largest group at 65.4%, while those living alone are much less common than in most areas.
The rental market is active, with 33.3% of households renting. Typical weekly rents ($420) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,300) are both higher than the national figures.
Working from home is very common, with 39.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. Public transport is well-used, and the area has a very high number of weekly departures.
The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas reaching 17.3%, which is a little above the national figure.
About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Most common roles are in professional fields (29.9%) and health care and social assistance (16.0%).
Seven Hills is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.