Melbourne CBD - North

The community is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 26 and very few children or seniors. About 80% of residents have never married, and those in relationships are much more likely to be de facto than in the rest of the state.

This is a diverse area where 75.4% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 47.1% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 68.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 8.5% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national average.

A majority of residents (50.1%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Other significant groups include Christians and Buddhists.

Educational attainment is among the highest of any similar area, with 51% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many specialise in management, commerce, and IT.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $638. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the Victorian average.

Residents are generally in good health, with long-term health conditions and a need for daily help being far below the national figures. Only 5.5% report a mental health condition, which is much lower than most areas.

Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in the rest of the state, consistent with the very low number of children in the area. Volunteer rates are also a little below the national figure.

First Nations people make up 0.3% of the population. This group has a high Year 12 completion rate of 82.2%, though the unemployment rate is far above the national average at 37.5%.

Homes are small, with just 1.7 people per household and nearly 48% of people living alone. Couples without children make up the largest family group at 63.2%.

Apartments make up 99.3% of all homes, and detached houses are non-existent. Very few people own their homes outright, and the typical weekly rent is $361.

The area is almost car-free, with 77.6% of homes having no motor vehicle. Public transport use is far above the national figure, and 27.8% of people work from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 79.4% of people moving in the last five years. Over half of all residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average, and the unemployment rate is well above at 11.4%. Many people work in accommodation, food, or professional services.

The area has a huge number of businesses (2,516) and has seen population growth of 40% since 2021. While it ranks perfectly for education and job skills, it ranks very low for access to money and resources.

The local climate sees average minimum temperatures that are well above the state figure. Annual rainfall is a little above the Victorian average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.