Highett (West) - Cheltenham

The population has grown 22% since 2011 to 12,439 people. It is a family-focused area where children under 15 make up 20.3%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 28% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

People who use a language other than English at home make up 17.9% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 48.7%, which is well above the national figure and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly educated community where 40.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.8%.

Incomes are well above the national average, with 36.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $2,975 weekly, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the proportion of people needing help with daily activities being lower than most areas.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.5% of people providing this support.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 44 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (65.4%) or couples without children (21.3%), while about 25.6% of people live alone.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $450 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,500, both much higher than most areas. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state.

A huge 40% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. The area is very well served by public transport, with 79 stops and 17 routes.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of residents having moved in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 69.3% of adults active in the workforce.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of all areas for overall advantage and education and job skills.

The local climate is slightly warmer than the state average in minimum temperatures, but annual rainfall is much lower than in most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.