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Jagajaga
126 km²
Daily life in Jagajaga is defined by a high standard of living and a strong connection to local amenities. The area is a wealthy, well-educated community where the typical resident is 41 and many work from home. With a high proportion of university degrees and strong weekly incomes, it is a prosperous part of Greater Melbourne. The neighbourhood is very walkable, with most homes situated within a short stroll of parks, schools and health services.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Since 2011, the number of seniors has risen by 7.2 points, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 2.9 points.
About 23.3% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Italian and Scottish.
The use of languages other than English at home has risen 8.6 points since 2011 to 19.7%. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the Victorian average.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.8%. This is well above the national figure and represents a 15 point increase since 2011.
Education levels are very high, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. Since 2011, the share of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 20 points to 69.4%.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,583. This prosperity is reflected in the 31.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is around the middle for its level. Only 5.5% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure lower than most areas.
Unpaid care is common here, with 14.8% of people providing unpaid care—among the highest for this area type. This includes a high proportion of people caring for children (29.4%).
Family homes are the norm, with 63.1% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone make up 23.2% of the community, which is lower than most areas.
Home ownership is strong, with 37.7% of homes owned outright. While separate houses are common, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most other areas.
Working from home is very common, with 33.7% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Most households own at least one vehicle, and 41.6% have two.
The community is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is among the lowest for this level. Recent overseas arrivals (10.1%) are also well below the state average.
Employment rates are high, with 64.9% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 4.2% that is much lower than most areas. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.
The area is very walkable, with 90.9% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park (99.2%), school (94.6%) and groceries (86.3%).