Hawthorn - North

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. It has a much lower proportion of children under 15 than most areas, though it sees a higher rate of de facto relationships than usual.

About 24.9% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the Victorian average of 30%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 78.4% of the community. While 17.5% use another language at home, this is far below the state figure of 27.6%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 49.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 54.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

This is a high-earning community where the typical personal weekly income is $1,215, well above the national figure of $805. About 37.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents generally experience good health, with only 3% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also reported less often than the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.7% of people participating, well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only 27 people. Within this group, Year 12 completion is among the highest at 92%, far above the national figure of 37%.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.2 people per household. About 33.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with 49% of homes being in this category. Renting is very common at 42.8%, far above the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,800.

The community is less reliant on cars, with 12.6% of homes having no vehicle and 43.3% of people working from home. Public transport use is higher than most areas, with trams being the primary mode.

The area is highly transient, with 48% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%, alongside a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in other areas, at 69.7%. Most of the workforce is employed in professional, technical, or health care roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with an overall advantage score of 1,133. It also has a high number of businesses and has seen population growth of 8.9% since 2021.

Annual rainfall is well above the state average at 697mm. The area is slightly cooler than the state average in both its maximum and minimum temperatures.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, health service, and groceries. It has a very high walkability score of 8.9.