Council (LGA) · Area profile
Moonee Valley
43 km²
Higher levels of education and income set Moonee Valley apart from much of the state and country. This affluent community is defined by a highly qualified workforce, with over a third of adults holding a university degree. It is a well-connected area where a huge proportion of residents work from home or enjoy a short trip to the city. The neighbourhood is a mix of established family homes and growing apartment blocks, creating a prosperous urban setting in Greater Melbourne.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the national figure. While the population grew by 13% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 16.1%.
About 27.8% of people were born overseas, a figure that matches the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 28.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This includes Italian, Greek, and Vietnamese as the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 32.3% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
This is a very highly educated community; 36.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to 69.2%.
Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 30.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,625 is a little above the national figure.
About 26.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. However, 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure higher than most areas.
While 14.3% of people provide unpaid care—much higher than in most areas—volunteer rates are much lower than typical, falling to 12.0% since 2011.
First Nations residents in the area have high achievement levels, with 64.9% completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.
Family structures are varied, with 61% of homes being couples with children and 29.2% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure.
Housing is less about detached houses and more about flats and townhouses compared to the state average. Renting is more common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $386 is slightly above the national figure.
The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 34.1% of people working from home and a very short 15-minute average drive to the city. Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 37.9% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.5% of the population.
More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, with 65.8% of adults active in the labour market. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage compared to all other areas. It is a major economic hub with 13,100 businesses.
The climate is typical for the region, though average maximum temperatures are much lower than in most other similar areas.
Overall recorded offences are lower than most areas, though theft is among the highest. Rates of assault and sexual offences are notably low.
This is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.