Strathfieldsaye

The area is notably young, with a children's population well above the state and national averages. While the typical resident is 39, the number of seniors has risen by 8 points since 2011 to reach 16.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 43.9% and 43.4% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 92.4% of people using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011 to 43.4%. This is well above both the Victorian and national figures.

The community is well qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national figure, and the proportion of people completing Year 12 has risen to 59.2% since 2011.

Income levels are high, with the typical household earning $2,217 a week, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase from 2011.

Daily living needs are much lower here than in most similar areas, though 9.5% of people have a mental health condition. This is slightly higher than the national average of 8.8%.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate well above the state and national figures. Unpaid care for children is also very high, which is consistent with the large number of families in the area.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 103 people. This group has a typical personal income that is far above the national figure, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, while couples with children make up 67.4% of all homes.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.5% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, and 93.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is very high, as 99% of homes own a motor vehicle and very few people use public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising 13 points since 2011 to 17.8%.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.7% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate of 3.2% is much lower than the national figure.

Strathfieldsaye is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% of all areas for overall advantage. It has seen strong population growth of 9.6% since 2021.

The area receives 578mm of annual rainfall, which is a little above the state average. Minimum temperatures are much lower than in most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, 90.9% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.