Whittlesea

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here at 12.9%.

A very high 37.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with Italian and Indian heritage following Australian and English as the most common.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 45.1% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% national average. About 6.8% of residents speak little or no English, a rate well above the Australian figure.

Religion is less common here than in other areas; only 24.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.2%.

Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree increasing nearly 10 points since 2011 to 23.4%. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 61.9%.

Weekly household incomes have risen by $493 since 2011 to a typical $1,768, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has also grown significantly by 12 points.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 23.9% of residents. However, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 29.5% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 7.6%.

The First Nations community here is younger and more prosperous than in most similar areas. Typical personal income is $722, and Year 12 completion is 46.0%, both of which are well above the national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per dwelling, a little above the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 66% of households are couples with children.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 88.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. However, outright home ownership is much lower than typical, at 27.8%.

Car travel is the primary way to get to work for 58.3% of people, though working from home has surged 17 points since 2011 to 19.1%. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.8% of people having moved in the last five years. About 13.4% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is active, with 63.0% of adults working or looking for work. However, the unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Whittlesea is generally an advantaged area, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage. This is supported by a high number of businesses and a population that is growing faster than the state average.

The area receives more rain than the Victorian average, with 698mm annually. Maximum temperatures are slightly lower than most areas, averaging 19.7 degrees.

Theft is much more common here than in most areas, making up 40.1% of offences. In contrast, rates of assault, drug offences, and sexual offences are much lower than typical.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park, but access to health services is far below the Victorian average. The overall walkability score is 5.7, which is slightly lower than the state's 6.4.