Brunswick - North

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up only 10.9% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here at 20.5%, which is well above the national figure of 11.5%.

International connections are strong, with 30.7% of people born overseas. This is well above the Australian average of 27.7%, with English, Irish, and Italian ancestries being the most common.

Language diversity is high, as 25.6% of people use a language other than English at home. This contributes to a higher proportion of people who speak little or no English compared to most areas.

A huge majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 60.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The workforce is exceptionally well-qualified; 53.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 80.2%.

Incomes are high, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,032 being well above the national figure of $805. About 18.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.8% of residents, which is well above the national average of 8.8%. Long-term health conditions are also slightly more common than in most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children or do heavy housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal incomes for this group are far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.

Single living is very common, with 33% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 46.3%. Homes are typically smaller and more expensive, with typical weekly rents of $431 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167.

The area is a transit hub where 20.3% of homes have no car and 43.2% of people work from home. Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average.

The population is very mobile, as 52.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common than in most areas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work. Professional and technical roles are the most common, with 42.9% of the workforce in professional occupations.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It has seen significant growth since 2021, with the population rising by 16.7%.

The local climate features average minimum temperatures that are slightly higher than the state average, while annual rainfall is a little above the Victorian figure.

This is a walker's paradise where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, health services, and schools.