Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. It is a larger community of over 16,000 people, though it has a lower proportion of children and far fewer de facto relationships than most similar areas.

About 23.5% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the state and national rates. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian and Irish.

One in four people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but still well below the Victorian average. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 58% of residents identifying as Christian and only 29.1% reporting no religion, which is far below the state figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 37.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Schooling is a strong point, with 71.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national average.

The area is very wealthy; typical family income is $2,926 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 34.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a proportion much higher than most other areas.

Residents are slightly healthier than the national average, with lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions. About 5% of people need help with daily activities, which is typical for its level.

A high number of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state average. However, the rate of volunteering is lower than most similar areas.

The First Nations population is small, totaling 67 people. This group is highly educated, with a Year 12 completion rate of 77.6%, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (66.8%), though there is a higher number of people living alone compared to most areas. Single-parent families are much less common here than in other similar places.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,400, well above the state average. Detached houses are much less common than in most areas, while 36.8% of homes are owned outright.

This is a transit-friendly area where 32.9% of people work from home, far above the national figure. It is exceptionally well-served by public transport, with weekly departures per 1,000 people well above the state average.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most areas. However, recent overseas arrivals make up 12.8% of the population.

Employment is strong, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up nearly half of all occupations.

The area is ranked as having very high overall advantage and education skills. It is a major business hub with 1,867 businesses, and its population has grown by 5.8% since 2021.

The area experiences a little more rainfall than the state average. Minimum temperatures are slightly higher than the state figure, while maximums are about the same.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and nearly all are within a short walk of groceries and health services.