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Armadale
2 km²
Tucked into the inner suburbs of Melbourne, Armadale is a highly affluent and professional community. It is defined by a very well-educated population and high typical incomes, with many residents working in professional and managerial roles. The area has a strong international feel, with nearly 29% of people born overseas and a high number of recent arrivals. This combination of wealth, academic achievement, and urban connectivity makes it one of the most advantaged areas in the state.
Armadale's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 38, and the community has grown by 6.6% since 2011. Seniors make up 19.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 12.7%.
English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. About 28.8% of people were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011 and is a little above the national average.
English is the main language for 76.9% of the community. While 18.9% of people use another language at home, this is well below the Victorian average of 27.6%.
A growing number of residents report no religion, rising 16 points since 2011 to reach 43.1%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
This is an exceptionally qualified area, where 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has also risen to 83.8%.
Household wealth is very high, with the typical family earning $3,376 a week, well above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 16 points since 2011 to 35.8%.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.2% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 16.5%, though this is 3.7 points lower than in 2011. Far fewer people here provide unpaid childcare compared to the national average.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 23 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 35, and reports a much higher typical personal income of $1,312.
Homes here are often small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 39.7% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average.
Apartments and flats are common, making up 57.2% of homes. Renting is much more frequent here than elsewhere, with 44.3% of households renting and typical weekly rents rising to $421.
Working from home is very common, with 44.8% of people doing so—a massive jump from 5.5% in 2011. Public transport use is also high, supported by 65 stops in the area.
The area is quite mobile, with 51.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.5% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 68.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national average.
Armadale is among the most advantaged areas in the country, ranking at the top of the scale for overall advantage and job skills.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 660mm, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.