Caulfield - South

The area is older than most, with a typical age of 41 and a growing number of seniors. While the population grew by 10% since 2011 to reach 18,075 people, the proportion of children under 15 remains steady at 17.3%.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 38%, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish, with South Africa and China being notable birthplaces.

About 26.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. English remains dominant, followed by Mandarin and Greek.

Judaism is a prominent faith here, with 38% of the population identifying as such. People with no religion make up 29.6%, a figure that is well below both the state and national figures.

This is a highly educated community; 47% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average. Most residents finished Year 12, and the area's schools are among the most advantaged.

The community is very wealthy, with a typical weekly family income of $2,988. About 36.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure.

About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, consistent with the state average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.6% of people helping out. Additionally, 15.1% provide unpaid care, a rate well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is very small, consisting of 23 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 32.

Most households are couples with children (63.2%) or couples without children (26.2%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Detached houses are much less common than in the state average, as many residents live in townhouses or apartments. Rents are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $483.

Working from home is very common, with 40.8% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, especially trams, and is just 15 minutes by car from the city.

About 38.2% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 3.9% is lower than the state average. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills. It is also home to a large number of businesses.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 644mm, which is well above the state figure. Temperatures are generally mild, with an average minimum of 11.1°C.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and public transport.