Coburg - West

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national average. It is a community with a high proportion of young adults and a notable number of people in de facto relationships, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 27.4% of people were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. Italian, English, and Irish ancestries are common, with Italy being the most frequent birth country outside Australia.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 30.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's higher-than-average overseas-born population, though 5.7% of residents still speak little or no English.

The community is less religious than most, with 46.2% of people reporting no religion. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are very high, with 40.8% of adults holding a university degree and 71.7% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national average. This creates a highly skilled workforce with a strong presence in society, culture, and management.

Household incomes are high, with 32.2% of homes earning over $3,000 a week. The typical family income of $2,645 is a little above the state and national figures, and 17.3% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.5% of the population. Additionally, 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Providing unpaid care is common, with 14.8% of people doing so, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Conversely, only 0.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, one of the lowest rates around.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.5% of the population. This group is notably well-off, with typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average, and 63.2% of households consist of couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses, though three-bedroom homes are much less common than in other areas. Rent and mortgage payments are high, with typical weekly rents at $450, well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 38%, far above the national average. The area is highly connected, with 11.5% of homes having no car and a very short walk to the nearest transport stop.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people having moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.4% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations, with a strong concentration of jobs in health, education, and technical services.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. It has a strong score for education and job skills and has seen a population growth of 5.7% since 2021.

The local climate is slightly wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 627mm. Minimum temperatures are also a little above the Victorian average.

This is a walker's paradise where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools. It has a walkability score of 8.8, well above the state average.