Essendon - East

The area is slightly younger than the state and national figures, with a notable 33.3% of people in their 20s to 44s. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

About 25.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Victorian average of 30.0%. English, Australian, Irish, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 23.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Despite this, only 2.1% speak little or no English, which is a little below the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.1% report no religion. This figure for no religion is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 44% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the school data, where Year 12 completion is far above the state figure at 75.8%.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical family earning $2,896 a week. About 21.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure of 12.5%.

Residents generally report good health, with the rate of people needing help with daily activities being lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average at 26.4%.

Unpaid care for children is well below the national average at 23.2%, consistent with the area's smaller number of children. Volunteers make up 13.5% of the population, which is about the same as the state figure.

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. This small group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33 and a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.

This is an area of small households, with a typical size of 2.2 people. A striking 36% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, reaching 41.5%. Apartments and townhouses are common, as detached houses make up only 39.9% of homes, far below the national figure.

Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a huge number of transit stops. Working from home is also very common, with 35.9% of people doing so, far above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 70.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents are professionals or managers working in health, professional services, and education.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is also a significant business hub with 1,721 businesses.

Rainfall is a little above the state average at 601mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 20.5 degrees.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, and 98.8% are near groceries.