Major Urban

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 35. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, those aged 65 and over are well below the Australian average at 13.7%.

Born overseas make up 28.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with English and Australian heritage being most common, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

A little more than a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen 6.5 points since 2011. Despite this, the proportion of people who speak little or no English remains about the same as the national figure.

People with no religion make up 44.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 15 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest for this type of area, with 43% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%, and 77.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $2,871. This wealth is significant, as 36.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, compared to 22.6% across Australia.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10% of the population. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.4% of people pitching in. Additionally, the rate of people who served in the Defence Force is well above the national figure at 6.0%.

Families with children make up 59.8% of households, and people per home are about the same as the national figure of 2.5. People living alone make up 25.8% of the community.

Rent is a little above the national average, with a typical weekly payment of $450. Homes are much less likely to be owned outright compared to other areas, and the number of separate houses is well below the national figure.

Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most similar areas. While 59% of people drive to work, 10.9% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%.

The population is very mobile, with 46.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, alongside a higher-than-average 16.7% of recent overseas arrivals.

The area has a very strong workforce, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is a little lower than the national average.

The area is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents also live within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or groceries.