Surrey Hills (East) - Mont Albert

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 42. Seniors make up nearly 20% of the population, a figure that has risen 5.9 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.

The area is more diverse than most, with 29.9% of people born overseas—a figure that rose 5.1 points since 2011. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is growing, with 24.3% of residents using a language other than English at home, up 6.7 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A significant shift away from organised religion has occurred, with 47% of people reporting no religion—a jump of 18 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the region, with 51.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also far above the national average at 82.7%.

Incomes are exceptionally high, with 38.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $3,092 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to the state average.

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 20.4%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid caregiving is also more common here than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, numbering 33 people. However, those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income that is well above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (63.2%) or couples without children (26.1%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by stability and high cost, with 40.1% of homes owned outright. Typical weekly rents of $462 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are both well above the state average.

Working from home has exploded here, with 43.2% of people doing so—a rise of 38 points since 2011. This is among the highest rates in the country.

About 36.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.4% of the population, though this is down nearly 10 points from 2011.

The workforce is highly professional, with 42.5% of workers in professional roles and 65.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is higher than most areas.

The area is at the top of the scale for overall advantage and education skills, ranking 10 out of 10. It is one of the most advantaged communities in the nation.

The local climate is slightly milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.