Richmond (South) - Cremorne

This is a young area with a typical resident aged 33, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. It has a very low proportion of children and seniors, while a far higher share of residents live in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

About 24% of people were born overseas, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 81.7% of residents, and the proportion using another language at home is far below the state average. However, the number of people who speak little or no English is slightly higher than in most similar areas.

The community is among the least religious at this level, with 58.3% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 57.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate qualifications in management, commerce, or society and culture.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with a typical weekly household income of $2,577. About 42% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the state and national averages.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with fewer people needing daily help or living with long-term conditions. However, the proportion of people with a mental health condition is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care for children and housework is among the lowest for its level, consistent with the area's young and professional population. Volunteering rates are slightly above the national figure.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate and far higher personal and household incomes than the state and national averages.

Small households are common, with a much higher share of people living alone than in most areas. Couples without children make up the largest group, and there are far fewer one-parent families than usual.

The area is dominated by renters and small homes, with apartments and townhouses making up about 80% of dwellings. Typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments are both much higher than the state average.

Working from home is very common here, with 48.7% of the workforce doing so. Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and 16% of homes do not own a car.

The population is very transient, with 55.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.1% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Employment is very strong, with a far higher share of people working full-time than the state average. Most residents work as professionals or managers in technical, health, or education roles.

This is an area of extreme advantage, ranking in the highest bracket for education and job skills. It is also one of the largest hubs for businesses at this level.

The area experiences slightly higher minimum temperatures and more annual rainfall than the Victorian average.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a very high walkability score. Virtually 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.