Parkville

The population is very young, with children under 15 making up only 6.7% of residents, far below the national average of 18.2%. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, and the total population grew by 18% since 2011.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 37% of residents born abroad. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese, who make up 12.9% of the community.

Language diversity is high, with 28.5% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A majority of residents—54.7%—report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 45.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 85.9%.

Typical family income is much higher than most areas at $2,567 a week, though typical personal income is well below the national figure at $588. This gap is consistent with a population of many students and young adults.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.6% of residents, which is well above the national average of 8.8%. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 84.3%, which is far above both the state and national figures. The typical personal income for this group is among the lowest at this level.

Living alone is very common, with 36.1% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Renting is the dominant tenure, with 64.1% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Most homes are flats or apartments, and only 2.2% are separate houses.

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is much more common here than nationally, at 34.2%.

The community is highly mobile, with 70% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the full-time employment rate is far below the national average. Many residents work in education, training, or professional roles.

Parkville is ranked as one of the most advantaged areas, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by a top-tier score for education and job skills.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 631mm, which is a little above the state average. Average minimum temperatures are also well above the Victorian figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.6, and 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is also within a short walk of health services and schools.