Brunswick West

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with the typical resident aged 35 and children under 15 making up only 12.8% of the population. There has been a significant rise in de facto relationships, which now account for 16.9% of the community.

About 30.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though Italian heritage remains prominent at 12.7%.

Language diversity is high, with 27.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, though it has fallen by 7.1 percentage points since 2011.

A majority of the community (51.9%) now report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 22 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 48.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Additionally, 77.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly personal income reaching $1,002. This wealth is reflected in the 16.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.1% of residents, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. About 30.2% of the population lives with a long-term health condition, slightly above the state average.

Unpaid care for children (20.3%) and housework (16.6%) are both well below the national figure. However, 15.2% of people volunteer, which is a little above the state average.

First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older and earn more than those in other similar areas. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 64.2%.

The area has a high proportion of single-person households, with 38.2% of people living alone. Because of this, homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household.

Rental properties are very common here, with 47.7% of households renting—far above the state average. Detached houses are rare; only 38.1% of homes are separate houses, compared to 73.4% across Victoria.

Working from home is very popular, with 37.2% of people doing so, far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 15.2% of homes having no motor vehicle and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is highly transient, as 48.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a large share of the population at 19.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 72% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Many residents are professionals, particularly in health care, education, and technical fields.

The area is considered very advantaged, ranking in the top 20% overall. This is driven by a very high score for education and job skills, which is larger than about 90% of similar areas.

The area experiences lower average maximum temperatures than the state average, while annual rainfall is a little above the Victorian figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, groceries, and public transport.