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Collingwood
1 km²
Highly educated and professional residents define Collingwood, an area that stands out for its young, mobile population. The typical person here is just 33, making it noticeably younger than the national average. It is a fast-growing hub where nearly 60% of people have moved in the last five years, drawn by a high concentration of university-qualified workers. This creates a dynamic urban community where high incomes and a preference for apartment living are common.
Household incomes here are high, yet Collingwood's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Collingwood is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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Collingwood is much younger than most areas, with the typical resident aged 33 and very few children or seniors. About 55.6% of the population are young adults aged 25 to 44, and de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state.
People born overseas make up 34.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while Vietnam and China are among the top birthplaces for overseas-born residents.
About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure slightly above the national average. While English is dominant, Vietnamese and Mandarin are the most common other languages spoken.
The area is far more secular than the rest of Australia, with 59.1% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 24 percentage points since 2011.
Collingwood is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This trend has strengthened since 2011, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.
Weekly personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical person earning $1,338. Households earning $3,000 or more per week are far more common than across the nation.
While the community has fewer people needing help with daily activities than most areas, mental health conditions are well above the state and national figures.
Unpaid care for children and housework are among the lowest at this level, which is consistent with the area's small household sizes and young adult population.
There are 71 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national average and have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion.
Living alone is very common, with 42.6% of people in single-person homes. Consequently, the typical household is small, containing just 1.9 people.
Rental properties dominate the market at 64.3%, far above the state average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few residents own their homes outright.
The area is a major transit hub where 28.8% of homes have no car. Nearly half of the workforce works from home, and public transport use is well above the national average.
Collingwood is highly transient, with 60.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the state average.
Employment is strong, with 74.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Nearly half of the workforce are professionals, with many working in technical or health fields.
The area is ranked as having very high education and job skills. While it has a high overall advantage score, it ranks very low for general access to money and resources.
The area experiences annual rainfall that is well above the state average, while minimum temperatures are also slightly higher than the state figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, health services, and public transport.