Flemington Racecourse

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 32 and no children or seniors living here. About 21.2% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (49.4%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average that has risen 20 points since 2011. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent, held by 11.7% of residents.

Language diversity is high, with 28.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English has risen since 2016.

A majority of residents (55.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 52.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Almost 89% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,178, which is a little above the state average. This is consistent with the area's high education levels, and 19.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 15.6% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.7% of people helping out. There is also a higher than average rate of former Defence Force members at 5.4%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is among the lowest for this level.

Living arrangements are dominated by people living alone (52.9%) or couples without children. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.8 people, well below the national average.

Apartments and flats make up 85.3% of homes, and no one owns their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $401, which is a little above the state average.

The area is a walker's paradise with very high public transport access, though 40.0% of workers now work from home—a far higher rate than the national figure.

The population is very mobile, with 80.0% of people moving house in the last five years. More than half of all residents (52.6%) are recent arrivals from overseas.

A very high 88.5% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with a perfect score for education and job skills.

The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 623mm, which is a little above the Victorian average.

Walkability is exceptional, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.