Carlton North - Princes Hill

This is a noticeably younger area than the national figure, with a typical age of 34 and far fewer children under 15 than most other regions. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing well above the state and national levels.

The population is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Those born overseas make up 22.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 82% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen to 14.2%, a figure far below the Victorian average.

A huge majority of residents—63.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 61.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 85.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical family earning $3,081 a week. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far above the national average.

While very few residents need help with daily activities, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions (11.7%) compared to the state and national figures.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 19.4%, though this has fallen since 2011. Residents are far less likely to spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare than people in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with just 29 people. However, they have a very high rate of language preservation, with 24.1% speaking a First Nations language—far above the national figure.

Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. A higher than average 28.3% of people live alone.

Renters are far more common here than elsewhere, making up 48.1% of households. Most people live in townhouses or flats, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $541.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 46.8% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. Many residents live without a car, and 16.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is highly transient, with 52.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.5% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Nearly half of all workers are professionals, with many in technical, health, and education roles.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and education skills. It is one of the most advantaged communities in the country, though it has a lower score for general access to money and resources than some similar areas.

The local climate is slightly wetter than the Victorian average, with an annual rainfall of 631mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services. This creates a high walkability score of 9.4, well above the state average.