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Butler (North Metropolitan)
164 km²
A remarkably young population defines Butler, where the typical resident is just 34 years old. This community has grown rapidly, adding over 24,000 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 56,481. It is a place of young families, with a very high proportion of children and many large households. The area is also notably diverse, with more than 40% of residents born overseas.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
22 schools within reach make Butler (North Metropolitan) convenient for families.
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Families with children are common here, as 23.8% of the population is under 15, a figure well above the national average. This helps explain why the area is so much younger than most, with few seniors and a high number of people in de facto relationships.
Butler is far more diverse than the rest of Australia, with 41.0% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen 12 points since 2011. English is the most common ancestry at 47.3%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.
While many residents were born abroad, English remains the dominant language at home for 82.2%. The proportion of people using another language is 12.3%, which is well below the state and national figures.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 49.7%. This is far above the national figure and represents a big jump from 2011, when only about a quarter of the community felt this way.
The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 14.2%, which is far below the national average. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 55.6% have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,770, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most other areas.
Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents, which is a little above the state figure. Overall, the community has fewer long-term health conditions and people needing daily help compared to most areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 33.6% of people providing this care, which is well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than usual at 10.7%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.0% of all homes. Most are large, with 91.6% having three or more bedrooms, though far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the state.
Most people rely on cars, but 4.9% commute by public transport, which is a little above the national figure. Only 3.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure much lower than most areas.
The community is very mobile, with 45.5% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 66.6%. While full-time employment is slightly above the national figure, the unemployment rate is also higher at 6.5%.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but far fewer are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services compared to the state average. The overall walkability score is 4.7, which is considered somewhat walkable.