Federal Electorate · Area profile
Menzies
137 km²
Far more residents are born overseas in Menzies than in the typical Australian suburb, with 42.7% born abroad. This high level of international migration has shaped a diverse community where nearly half of all households use a language other than English at home. It is a relatively affluent and older area, with a typical resident aged 42 and high rates of university qualifications. The population has grown significantly, adding over 42,000 people since 2011.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 20.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, which is lower than most areas.
International ties are very strong here, as 42.7% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Consistent with its high overseas birth rate, 44.5% of people use another language at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 8.2% of residents speak little or no English.
About 39.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that is roughly the same as the state and national averages. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 43.8%.
This is a highly qualified community where 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the Victorian average. A large majority of residents, 72.3%, have completed Year 12.
Household incomes are generally high, with 28.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income is $2,272, which is slightly above the national figure.
Residents here are slightly more likely to be healthy than those in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also much lower than most areas at 6.2%.
Unpaid care is common here, with 13.9% of people providing care, which is higher than most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. There are far fewer people living alone (21.2%) and fewer one-parent families compared to most other areas.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.5% of dwellings owned outright. While the typical weekly rent of $441 is higher than the national figure, the rate of renting is much lower than usual at 23.3%.
The area is very friendly for those working from home, with 32.9% doing so—far above the national figure. Most homes have at least one car, and 40.5% have two.
Residents tend to stay put, as the 36.2% who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population.
About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level. Many of the local workforce are professionals (31.1%) or managers (16.2%).
Menzies is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Most residents have easy access to essentials, including 98.6% who live within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.4% near public transport.