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Bateman (South Metropolitan)
21 km²
Much higher levels of education and income set Bateman apart from most similar areas. It is a well-off community of over 44,000 people where the typical resident is 42, making it noticeably older than the state and national figures. Many residents are born overseas, contributing to a diverse population that is highly qualified and earns well above the national average. The area is characterized by large, owner-occupied family homes and a very walkable urban layout.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42 and a growing senior population that rose 5.1 percentage points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 39.9% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries listed.
About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Christianity is the most common religion at 49.0%, while 38.0% of people report no religion. This last group has grown by 16 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 43.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals make up 35.3% of occupations.
Typical family income is $2,720 a week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. More than a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant rise from 2011.
Residents generally enjoy better health than those in most similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.9%) and mental health conditions (6.3%) compared to the national average.
Community spirit is high, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most other areas.
Families with children are the mainstay of the area, making up 62.6% of households. This helps explain why people per home (2.6) is higher than the national average.
Home ownership is very strong, with 43.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Houses tend to be large, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms, though typical mortgage payments are well above the national figure.
Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 11.1% of people work from home, which is well above the state average. Most homes have at least one vehicle, with 43% owning two.
About 40% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate similar to the national average. However, the proportion of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
Most adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 4.7% is about the same as the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, professional services, or education.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4 that is well above the state average. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.