Indigenous Area · Area profile

Melbourne - East

162 km²

Few areas in the state can match the convenience found in Melbourne - East. It is a highly accessible part of the city where almost every home is within a short stroll of shops, schools, and transport. The community is marked by strong outcomes for its First Nations residents, who see much higher income and education levels than the national figure. This combination of urban ease and social advantage makes it a distinctive hub within Victoria.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here are noticeably older than the national average and have far higher Year 12 completion rates at 67.8%. They also earn well above the national figure, with typical personal incomes of $961 and an unemployment rate of 7.5%, which is well below the Australian average.

1,480 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

67.8% Year 12 Here 67.8% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

7.5% Unemployment Here 7.5% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$961 Median income Here $961 Vic $619 Aus $540

$2,331 Household income Here $2,331 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5, far above the state average. Almost every home—over 98%—is within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools, and 99.8% are within 10 minutes of public transport.

8.5 Walk score

7.9 Types ≤15 min