Carnegie

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, a figure well below the national average, while those in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 43.4% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese are the most common overseas birthplaces, with 9.2% and 6.1% respectively.

Language diversity is high, with 38.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 7.4% of residents.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 42.2%, which is well above the national average. Hinduism and Judaism are the next most common faiths at 9.3% and 6.1%.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 50.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and has risen 11 points since 2011.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,011, which is well above the national average of $805. This reflects a wealthy workforce where 18.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents here generally report better health than the national average, with only 24.4% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid care roles are less common here than in most areas, with only 11.5% of people providing unpaid care. This is consistent with a population that has a lower proportion of children.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. While Year 12 completion is among the highest for this group, the unemployment rate is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per dwelling. This is partly because 35.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 42.5% of households renting, far above the national average. Flats and apartments are the most common home type, and there are far fewer three-bedroom homes here than in most of Victoria.

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also much more common than elsewhere, with 39.7% of the workforce doing so.

The community is very mobile; nearly half of all residents have moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

Employment is strong, with 69.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in technical, health, and education roles.

The area is ranked as very advantaged, particularly in terms of education and job skills. It has also seen rapid growth, with the population increasing by 13.2% since 2021.

Annual rainfall is well above the Victorian average, though the average maximum temperature is slightly lower than the state figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. It has a walkability score of 8.5, which is well above the state average.