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Midland (East Metropolitan)
64 km²
A higher proportion of residents in Midland live with long-term health conditions compared to the state average. This community has grown significantly, adding nearly 10,000 people since 2011. It is a place where many people live in large detached houses, though a high number of single-person households and one-parent families are also common. The area is well-connected with strong public transport and a population that is slightly older than the national typical age of 38.
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The typical resident is 39, and the population is a little older than the state and national figures. There is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most other similar areas, at 4.5%.
People born overseas make up 27.8% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the share of overseas-born residents has risen by 2.7 points since 2011.
English is the primary language for 78.5% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 15.6%. This is well below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.7%, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.9%.
The area has lower levels of formal qualifications than most similar places, with only 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 11 points since 2011 to reach 51.5%.
Typical household income is $1,591 a week, which is a little below the national figure. While this is lower than most areas, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 10 points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the state average, affecting 10.4% of residents.
Volunteering is less common here than in other similar areas, with 13% of people participating. Caring for children unpaid is more frequent, involving 27.4% of the community.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.3% of households. This is alongside a high number of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Large homes are the norm, with 81.7% of houses having three or more bedrooms. Rent is relatively affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $300, which is well below the national figure of $375.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 397 stops and a much higher number of weekly departures per 1,000 people than most areas. However, only 5.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The area is moderately mobile, with 39% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.8% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 8 points since 2011.
Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas, at 61.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
The area is quite walkable, with 94.1% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park or grocery store within 15 minutes on foot.