St Kilda - Central

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with only 6.9% of people being children, a rate far below the Australian average. Many residents are in de facto relationships, at a rate far above the state and national figures.

Overseas birth is common here, with 38.2% of people born outside Australia, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 21.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. English remains the dominant language for 70.7% of the population.

A majority of people here report having no religion, at 56.1%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area is highly qualified, with 47.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,220, which is well above the national figure of $805. This is consistent with the high number of residents earning over $2,000 a week.

While fewer people need help with daily activities than in most areas, 12.8% of residents report a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care for children and housework are far less common here than across the state, which aligns with the small number of children in the area.

First Nations residents are typically older than the state average, with a typical age of 33. Personal income and Year 12 completion for this group are far above the national figures.

Living arrangements are small, with a typical home holding only 1.7 people. This is driven by the fact that 52.3% of people live alone, a rate far above the national figure.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 81.0% of homes. Renting is very common at 61.4%, while only 12.7% of homes are owned outright, far below the national average.

The area is a transit hub where 24.3% of homes have no car and many people work from home. Public transport use for commuting is well above the national figure.

The population is very mobile, with 59.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of the country.

Job activity is high, with 74.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical and professional fields.

The area has a very high overall advantage score of 1,083 and a high number of businesses. Population growth since 2021 has been 15.9%, which is well above the state average.

Annual rainfall is 660mm, which is well above the state figure. The average maximum temperature is 20.3 degrees, slightly lower than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.