Northcote - East

The typical resident is 38 years old. The area has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the Victorian and national figures, and a smaller share of children and seniors than most similar areas.

English, Australian and Irish are the most common ancestries. About 24% of the population was born overseas, which is well below the state and national averages.

Around 20% of residents use a language other than English at home, and Greek is the most common among these. This linguistic diversity is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains below the Victorian average.

The community is marked by a very high number of people with no religion, at 60.8%. This is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 79.1% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above national levels.

Incomes are significantly high, with typical family weekly earnings of $3,164. This is well above the national figure, and 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.2% of residents, which is well above the national and state figures. Other health metrics, such as the need for help with daily activities, are around the middle for similar areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 18% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to the national average.

The First Nations community is small, but residents here are far older and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (75%) than the state and national averages. Unemployment among this group is at 0.0%.

About 30.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Most households consist of couples with children, though one-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

Renting is very common at 36.7%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average. Homes here are more likely to be smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than the national norm.

The area is a hub for flexible work, with 46.3% of people working from home. This is far above the national figure, and 13.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

About 40.2% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is typical for the state. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

A high proportion of the workforce is in professional or technical roles, and 71.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average.

The area ranks in the highest category for overall advantage and job skills. It has a strong business presence with 1,352 companies operating in the area.

The local climate sees average annual rainfall of 663mm, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks and public transport.