Norlane

The typical resident is 38, matching the state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian average.

About 25.3% of people were born overseas, which is well below the Victorian figure of 30.0%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, accounting for 31.2% and 29.4% respectively.

About 21.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. This includes a much higher proportion of people who speak little or no English compared to most other areas.

Religious views are similar to the rest of the state, with 40.1% of people reporting no religion. This is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the 58.8% seen across Australia.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the typical household earning $926 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are very common here; 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also reported far more often than in most areas.

Unpaid care for others is more common than in most areas, though volunteering rates are among the lowest at 7.5%, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents experience significant disadvantage, with an unemployment rate of 24.7%, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Household structures are quite distinct, with 39.7% of people living alone and 34.7% of families being one-parent homes, both of which are far above national figures.

Rental properties are very common, with 53.7% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, though typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 50 stops in the area and 98.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk. However, 16.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The area has seen a higher number of recent overseas arrivals than most similar places, at 16.2%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 45.3% of adults participating. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, well above the national figure.

Norlane is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas, with an overall advantage score of 788. Its population has also fallen by 2.3% since 2021, while the rest of Victoria grew by 8.0%.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 530mm and an average maximum temperature of 20.0 degrees, both of which are much lower than most other areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 90.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the Victorian average of 74.0%.