Council (LGA) · Area profile
Banyule
63 km²
High levels of education and wealth set Banyule apart as one of the most advantaged areas in the region. The community is largely professional and well-qualified, with a typical household income of $2,027 per week, which is a little above the national figure. It is a family-oriented place where most people live in separate houses and many work from home. This prosperity is reflected in the high number of residents with university degrees and the area's general standing among the most affluent in the country.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The population has grown by 6.7% since 2011 to reach 126,236 people. Residents are a little older than the national average, with a typical age of 40 and a growing number of seniors, who now make up 18.8% of the community.
People born overseas make up 24.5% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 21.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English is dominant, Mandarin and Italian are the most common other languages spoken.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 43.6%. This is well above the national figure and has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011.
Banyule is highly qualified, with 37.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas at 69.3%.
Weekly household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,521. This wealth has increased significantly since 2011, and 29.3% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.9%, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.2% of people.
Unpaid care is common here, with 14.6% of people providing such support—among the highest rates for its level. This includes a high proportion of people caring for children, at 28.5%.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.7% of the population. However, First Nations residents here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (49.8%) and higher typical incomes than those in most similar areas.
Families with children are common, making up 61.8% of households. Because of this, homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.5 people per home.
Separate houses are the main dwelling type at 75.9%, though this has fallen since 2011. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is a little above the state average.
Working from home is very common, with 33.4% of people doing so—a massive increase of 30 percentage points since 2011. The area also has a high number of public transport stops.
About 34.3% of the population moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.9% of the community, which is lower than the state and national figures.
The workforce is highly active, with 64.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals (32.8%) and a large number work in health or education.
Banyule is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a very high standing for job skills and access to resources.
The area receives more rain than the state average, with 720mm annually. Average minimum temperatures are a little above the state figure.
Theft is much more common than in most similar areas, while the rates of assault and drug offences are much lower. Overall recorded offences are lower than the norm.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park (99.9%) or a school (98.0%).