Hawthorn - South

The population is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with young adults aged 25–44 making up 38.6% of residents. There are far fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas, and a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 30.9% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

About 23.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 57.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 85.8%.

Earnings are very high here, with typical weekly personal incomes reaching $1,207, well above the national figure of $805. A quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more per week, placing this area among the highest in the country.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 18.3% of people pitching in, well above the national figure. However, the rate of people providing unpaid childcare is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, but those present have personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates that are far above the state and national averages.

The area is dominated by small households, with a far higher proportion of people living alone (41.5%) compared to the rest of Australia. Consequently, the average home contains only 2.0 people.

Apartments and flats make up 66% of the housing stock, and 47.2% of households are renting, which is far above the national figure. Homes with three or more bedrooms are very rare here.

Many residents forgo cars, with 15.3% of homes having no motor vehicle—well above the national average. Working from home is also incredibly common, with 44.2% of the workforce doing so.

The community is very mobile, with over half of the population moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most other areas.

Professional and technical roles are the most common jobs, and 71.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average.

The area is a major hub for business with 2,172 companies and ranks as one of the most advantaged areas in the country for education and job skills.

The local climate sees average annual rainfall of 684mm, which is well above the Victorian average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and schools.