Sandringham - Black Rock

The area is far older than most, with 23.9% of residents aged 65 or over, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is a little below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. While 25.6% of people were born overseas, this is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of the community. Only 11.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.2%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Seventy-five percent of residents completed Year 12, which is also far above the national average.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with the typical family earning $3,310 a week. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 19.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children and other people is also a bit more frequent than usual.

First Nations people make up 0.3% of the population. Those in this community have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (58.8%) and higher typical incomes compared to the national figures.

About 28% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 43.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are much higher than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $486.

Working from home is very common, with 43.1% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While most people have cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops.

Around 37.2% of residents moved in the last five years. The proportion of recent overseas arrivals (9.2%) is well below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical, health, and education fields.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a very high concentration of businesses and high job skills.

The area is a little warmer than the state average in winter, with a minimum temperature of 11.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is slightly above the Victorian average.

The suburb is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.3. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.