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Glen Eira
39 km²
A perfect 10 for overall advantage makes Glen Eira one of the most prosperous areas in the country. This high level of wealth is reflected in a highly qualified community where nearly half of adults hold a university degree. It is a diverse, growing hub in Greater Melbourne, with a population that has increased by 14% since 2011. The area is defined by high incomes, excellent walkability, and a large proportion of residents born overseas.
Glen Eira's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a population of 148,908. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.3% of the population, which is among the lowest for its level.
Birthplace diversity is very high, with 37.0% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Chinese, Irish, and Scottish.
Language diversity is striking, with 30.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas and is well above the national figure of 22.3%.
About 37.6% of people report no religion, which is a little below the national figure. This group has grown significantly, rising 15 points since 2011, while Judaism is also prominent at 17.2%.
Educational achievement is far above the national average, with 46.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is consistent with the area's high typical incomes.
Wealth is very high here, with 32.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,806 is well above the national figure of $2,120.
Residents generally enjoy good health; only 24.5% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 27.4%. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 3.3 points since 2011 to 15.4%.
The First Nations community here is smaller than in most similar areas, but they have a much higher typical personal income of $838 compared to the national figure of $540.
Family sizes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families make up 10.5%, which is well below the national average of 14.1%.
The area has far fewer detached houses than the state average, and 33.8% of homes are rented. Rent and mortgage payments are both very high, with typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,400.
Working from home is very common, with 39.7% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national figure of 21.0% and is paired with a very short 17-minute drive time to the city.
The population is quite mobile, as 42.8% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.0% of the community.
Job activity is high, with 67.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical and health fields.
Glen Eira is among the most advantaged areas in Australia, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is a major business hub with 17,321 businesses and strong population growth.
The area is slightly cooler than most, with an average maximum temperature of 20.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is 644mm, which is well above the state average.
Overall crime is much lower than in most areas, particularly for drug offences and sexual offences. However, the theft rate is higher than the national average.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.