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Brunswick - South
3 km²
Young adults make up nearly half the population in Brunswick - South, creating a community where the typical resident is just 34. This inner-city area is defined by a highly educated, professional workforce and a very high proportion of renters. It is a dynamic place where nearly 60% of people have moved in recently, which aligns with the high number of people living alone and those in de facto relationships. The neighborhood is almost entirely walkable, with a strong tilt toward secularism and urban living.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors both well below average. People in de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.
About 30% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
While English is the main language, 21.7% of people use another language at home. This is higher than most areas, though it remains well below the state average.
A huge majority of residents report no religion, at 65.6%. This figure is far above the national average of 38.9%.
The community is exceptionally well qualified, with 57.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are much higher than the national average, with the typical personal weekly income reaching $1,154. About 31% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Mental health conditions are reported at 15.7%, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas. Conversely, the proportions of people caring for children unpaid or doing significant housework are among the lowest at this level.
First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older than those in the state and nation. They also have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.
Living alone is very common, with 35.8% of people in single-person homes. This helps explain why the average home holds only 2.1 people, which is lower than most areas.
Renting is the dominant tenure for 50.4% of households, far above the national average. Apartments and townhouses are common, while separate houses are far less frequent than in most areas.
The area is a hub for flexible travel, with 45.5% of people working from home and 22.2% of homes having no car. Public transport use is among the highest at this level.
The population is very mobile, with 57.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Most employees work as professionals, particularly in technical, health, and education roles.
The area has an overall advantage score that is among the largest at this level. It has also seen significant population growth of 16.3% since 2021.
Annual rainfall is a little above the state average, while average minimum temperatures are also slightly higher.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.
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