The average proportion of a household's monthly income which is allocated to mortgage repayments. A higher value indicates a lower availability of disposable income to spend.
The proportion of people who reported that they speak English well or very well and another language at home.
Recent development applications in the vicinity of the property. This is a measure of the relative ease with which one can apply for a DA. Lots of nearby DAs indicates a vote of confidence in the area, whereby people are spending money on development. Creation of new dwellings and subdivisions also works to increase housing supply in the area. This can slow capital growth, but encourage the development of new amenities for residents.
Flooding prone areas are those where there is a relatively high likelihood of flooding occuring in region. There are 3 important aspects to this. The first is a safety aspect; there is a greater degree of risk and danger associated with living in a area with high flood risk. The second aspect is that of development restrictions; when an area is at risk of flood, often houses must be constructed in a certain manner, and from certain materials, in order to accomodate the higher risk. The final aspect is that of insurance; home insurance is more expensive for those dwellings which reside in a flood prone area. The risk of flood is also important to take note of as climate change and weather extremes become more prominent issues.
The average net change in population caused by people migrating to and from this suburb, from and to other areas of Australia. Note that high levels of net internal migration reflects a hub for other Australians. Often this is caused, in part, by a regional to metropolitan migratory wave, for example when young people from regional areas move for university.
The average net change in population caused by people migrating to and from this suburb, from and to countries other than Australia. Note that large cities and metro hubs tend to have high rates of overseas migration, as new migrants often tend to move to places which are more convenient to access and have high levels of employment opportunities.
The proportion of people (aged 18 and over) who feel safe or very safe walking alone after dark. This is a modelled estimate from Torrens University based on responses from the General Social Survey. A higher sense of night time safety can contribute to a better quality of life, particularly for women.
Level of noise pollution in the area. A high value indicates a high level of noise pollution, which can negatively impact quality of life and potentially lead to health issues such as hearing loss and sleep disturbance.
Total number of reported assaults involving non-family members. A high value indicates a higher risk of non-domestic violence in the area. Impacts people's feelings of safety in the area.
The number of people receiving Age Pension payments provided by Centrelink. The pension is paid to people over the qualifying age of 67 years if the value of their income and assets is under the threshold specified by Centrelink. High-pension receiving areas often have older populations and less capital to develop housing.
The proportion of people who reported that both of their parents were born overseas on the 2021 Australian Census. This is largely a reflection of an area's diversity.
The proportion of parkland, including parks, nature reserves, protected or conserved areas, sporting facilities, and stadiums, as a percentage of the total land area. More parkland allows for residents to engage in more outdoor recreation and exercise, and can often facilitate strong community ties by acting as a meeting place.
Proportion of people within walking distance to Public transport
The proportion of people who reported that they had a total personal income less than $300 per week (before tax deductions) from all sources on the 10th of August for the 2021 Australian Census. It is important to note that on this date, Victoria was in lockdown, whilst NSW and ACT would follow in the next fortnight. People in this scenario will have no money for property upkeep or mortgage repayments.
The average number of residents for each bedroom in a home as of the 10th of August for the 2021 Australian Census. This is often high in communities with low socioeconomic status, and is often low for regions with lots of elderly people and empty nesters. This value can also be a good indicator of overcrowding in the area, as well as a measure of the strain on housing supply (for example, a high value could reflect a prevalence of individuals in their 20s still living at home).
The proportion of people (aged 15 and over) who reported that they work as blue collar workers, including technicians and trades workers, machinery operators and drivers, and labourers, for their main job in the week prior to the 10th of August for the 2021 Australian Census. If there is too large a blue collar worker proportion in a region, this can be an indicator that the area is over-reliant on 1 or 2 core labour-based industries, for example, mining.
The proportion of people who reported that they do not use a language other than English at home on the 10th of August for the 2021 Australian Census. A high proportion can indicate a less diverse area, or an area where migrants are less connected to their home country and mother tongue.
The proportion of people (aged 15 and over) who reported that they work as white collar workers, including managers, professionals, community and personal service workers, clerical and administrative workers, and sales workers, for their main job in the week prior to the 10th of August for the 2021 Australian Census.
The frequency of days with optimal humidity levels. A high value indicates a comfortable living environment with reduced risk of respiratory issues, while a low value may cause discomfort and health problems.
The percentage of days with comfortable temperatures. A high value indicates a desirable climate for outdoor activities and living.
The propotion of the population above 15 who do not have a job, but are actively looking for work. A high value indicates a higher number of individuals in the suburb who are currently unemployed and receiving government assistance for jobseekers. This may suggest a weaker job market in the area, and serves as a reflection of the demand for labour. High rates of unemployment are fine in the short term; this reflects the cyclical economic conditions which rise and fall. However, if an area has a continually high rate of unemployment over-time, then this is more concerning, as it speaks to a potentially underskilled population whose talents do not match those demanded by the region. This can lead to entrenched disadvantage.
The propotion of the population above 15 who do not have a job, but are actively looking for work. A high value indicates a higher number of individuals in the suburb who are currently unemployed and receiving government assistance for jobseekers. This may suggest a weaker job market in the area, and serves as a reflection of the demand for labour. High rates of unemployment are fine in the short term; this reflects the cyclical economic conditions which rise and fall. However, if an area has a continually high rate of unemployment over-time, then this is more concerning, as it speaks to a potentially underskilled population whose talents do not match those demanded by the region. This can lead to entrenched disadvantage.
The proportion of social housing dwellings as of the 10th of August for the 2021 Australian Census. This includes public housing, community housing, and Indigenous community housing provided by states and territories. High amounts of public housing have been shown to limit the capital growth potential of an area.
The total number of electric vehicle chargers which the public can access in a suburb.
The breakdown of the most believed in religions within the area, including atheism.
An index that represents the long-term viability and attractiveness of a suburb. It is a metric which primarily looks at the number of a suburb's residents who have lived at their address for 5 years or more. The higher the resident retention score, the more likely it is that people are choosing to stay in the suburb long-term. The score reflects in part people's confidence in the area and the community. Inherently, some areas which cater for younger demographics, such as areas near universities, will have lower resident retention indices.
The square metres of residential land per resident. This can be used as a metric for overcrowding; the greater the score, the more space people have, the less overcrowded the region. A low score can indicate overcrowding, but it can also indicate a dense population that supports lots of services and businesses.
Coastal erosion prone areas are those where there is a relatively high likelihood of water and wind-induced erosion occuring in region. There are 3 important aspects to this. The first is a safety aspect; there is a greater degree of risk and danger associated with living in a area with high erosion risk, as your house may be less stucturally sound. The second aspect is that of development restrictions; when an area is at risk of erosion, often houses must be constructed in a certain manner, and from certain materials, in order to accomodate the higher risk. The final aspect is that of insurance; home insurance is more expensive for those dwellings which reside in an erosion prone area.
An indicator of the levels of crime or danger in a given area. A high safety score indicates a low likelihood of crime or danger, while a low safety score indicates a higher likelihood of crime or danger. Factors that contribute to a high safety score may include low crime rates, well-lit streets, and a visible police presence. It is measured as a score out of 100.
The proportion of people who reported themselves as a lone parent in a one parent family on the 2021 Australian Census. A person is considered a lone parent if they reported that they have no spouse or partner who usually resides in the household.
