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Bickley
1 km²
A remarkably high proportion of residents in Bickley hold university degrees compared to the rest of the state. This affluent community has grown rapidly, adding about 240 people since 2011. It is primarily a family-oriented area where large, detached homes are the norm and typical incomes are well above the national figure. The neighbourhood is distinct for its professional workforce and a strong culture of volunteering.
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The population has grown by 115% since 2011, though the typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Families with children are common, as those under 15 make up 18.7% of the community.
People born overseas make up 24.3% of the population, which is among the highest for similar areas, though still well below the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.7% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 53.9% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 39.2%, a figure that has risen by 7 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified community where 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Since 2011, the share of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 33 points to 66%.
Typical weekly family incomes are much higher than most areas at $2,302. This wealth is reflected in the 30.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 30 points since 2011.
Residents here are generally healthier than average, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities. About 28.7% report a long-term health condition.
Volunteerism is very high at 24.4%, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 31.2% caring for children, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3 people per household. Only 9.9% of people live alone, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.8% of homes being detached. Many are owned outright (45.8%), and 87.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Car ownership is universal, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. While 13.4% of people work from home, no one uses public transport to commute.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.1% of the population, although this has fallen by 17 points since 2011. About 32.4% of residents moved here in the last five years.
The workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%, well below the state average. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in education and healthcare.
Bickley is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.0. While many homes are near parks and schools, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.