South Yarra - West

The community is ageing, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 8.7%, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

People born overseas make up 32.8% of the population, which is a little above the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

While 19.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Victorian average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 48.3%, which is well above the national figure and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 57.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are very high; the typical personal income is $1,454 a week, which is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 4.0% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 17.4%, though the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is far below the national average.

The First Nations population is small, but those who live here have a median personal income and Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.

Homes are small and often occupied by single people, with 44.8% of residents living alone, far above the state average of 25.9%.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 84.4% of homes. Renting is very common here, with 52.9% of households renting, far above the national average.

Public transport is highly used, and 47.1% of people work from home, far above the national figure. Twenty per cent of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 56.7% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national average.

The workforce is highly professional, with 47.1% in professional roles and 66.9% employed full-time, which is well above the national figure.

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

The local climate is slightly milder than the state average, with a minimum temperature that is well above the Victorian figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of shops, parks, and health services.