Melbourne CBD - West

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 60.9% of people aged between 25 and 44. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both far below the state average, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

This is a highly diverse community where 69.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Indian, with China and India being the primary countries of birth after Australia.

Reflecting its international makeup, 59.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 6.8% of people speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 45.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists.

The community is very well qualified, with 53.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. A huge 82.4% of residents completed Year 12, with many degrees focused on management, commerce, and IT.

Typical weekly personal income is $861, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household and family incomes are a little below the state average, and the share of high-earning households is lower than in most areas.

Residents are in very good health, with only 13.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. Similarly, the number of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest at this level.

Participation in unpaid work is very low; the rates of people caring for children, doing housework, or volunteering are all well below the state and national figures.

First Nations residents are fewer than in most areas, but they show a high rate of Year 12 completion. Nearly 15% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Living alone is very common here, with 46.7% of people in one-person homes. This is far above the national average, resulting in a typical household size of just 1.7 people.

Almost every home is a flat or apartment, and 76.2% of households are renting, which is far above the state average. Very few people own their homes outright, and homes with three or more bedrooms are extremely rare.

Public transport is the primary way to get around, with 68.8% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is far above the national figure, and 33.3% of people work from home, which is also well above the state average.

The population is highly mobile, with 78.7% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas, who make up 49.5% of the community.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate is well above the national average. Many people work in accommodation, food services, and professional roles.

The area has seen huge growth, with the population increasing by 37.7% since 2021. While it ranks highly for education and job skills, it is rated very low for general access to money and resources.

Annual rainfall is a little above the state average. The average maximum temperature is 20.4 degrees, while the minimum is slightly higher than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.