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Prince Henry Heights
1 km²
Every single home in Prince Henry Heights is a separate house, creating a car-dependent suburb where residents rely on vehicles for almost all their needs. This is a wealthy and highly educated community with a shrinking population that has aged significantly since 2011. It is now a place of high-earning professionals and retirees, where many families enjoy large homes and a close proximity to local parks.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 47 and a quarter of the population now aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the population, which shrank by 43% since 2011.
People born overseas make up 17% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the main language for 86% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 6.2%, no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 33.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 15 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.
The community is exceptionally well qualified, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a massive increase from 2011 and sits far above the state and national averages.
Wealth is high here, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,446, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 39% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents generally report good health, with only 4% needing help with daily activities. This is lower than most other areas and has improved since 2011.
Volunteering is very common, with 22.2% of people giving their time, far exceeding the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care for children and other family members.
Families with children make up 53.4% of households. The area has much fewer one-parent families and people living alone compared to most other regions.
Housing is dominated by large homes, with 95.3% having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of these homes are owned outright, and those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,167.
Cars are essential, as 100% of homes own at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 13.8% since 2011.
The area has seen a recent increase in overseas arrivals, with 12.7% arriving in the last five years. However, overall movement into the area has fallen since 2011.
The workforce is highly professional, with 37.4% in professional roles and an unemployment rate of just 1.4%, which is among the lowest at this level.
The suburb is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The only exception is that every home is within walking distance of a park.