Flemington

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children and seniors both well below the usual proportions. There is a high rate of de facto relationships at 17.0%, which is well above the national figure.

Born overseas, 36.8% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 34.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. About 7.2% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national average.

A large proportion of the community—45.6%—reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 45.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 72.8%.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with 15.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. While typical family income is slightly higher than the national figure, typical household income is a little below.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.7% of residents, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most areas. Other health metrics, like those needing help with daily activities, are about the same as the state average.

Unpaid care for children and housework are among the lowest at this level, consistent with the area's younger population. About 14.5% of people volunteer, which is a little above the state figure.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, and 57.1% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by small households, with a far higher proportion of people living alone (42.1%) than the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas.

Renters make up 59.4% of the community, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than across Australia.

Working from home is very common at 39.8%, far above the national average. The area is less car-dependent, with 21.9% of homes having no motor vehicle, far above the national figure.

The population is very transient, with 46.9% having moved in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.2%) than the national average, with a strong presence of professionals and managers. However, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

The area is ranked as having a high level of education and job skills. While overall advantage is higher than about 60% of similar areas, access to money and resources is rated very low.

Annual rainfall is a little above the state average. Minimum temperatures are well above the state figure, while maximums are about the same.

This is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. Its walkability score of 9.2 is well above the state average.