Elsternwick

The typical resident is 38 years old, which is exactly the state and national figure. While the population grew 11% since 2011, there are fewer children now, as those under 15 fell to 17.0%.

Overseas born residents make up 29.5% of the population, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Around 19.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English remains the dominant language for 76.9% of residents.

A significant 43.3% of people report no religion, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011. Judaism is a prominent faith here, accounting for 17.0% of the community.

Elsternwick is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 50.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

The area is very affluent, with 34.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical personal weekly incomes are $1,193, well above the national figure of $805.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with only 24.7% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas at 16.6%, though this fell since 2011. Unpaid care for others is also higher than the national average.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.3% of the population. However, those who do live here have higher personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. This is partly because a high 34.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The housing mix is shifting, as separate houses fell to 38.0% while apartments now make up 41.6% of homes. Rental rates are high, with 39.2% of households renting.

A huge 44.6% of the workforce now works from home, a massive jump from 5.3% in 2011. The area is highly connected, with a 2-minute walk to the nearest public transport stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.8% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is much lower than most areas.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and job skills. It is a major business hub for its size, containing 1,693 businesses.

The local climate is mild, with an average maximum temperature of 20.2 degrees and annual rainfall that is a little above the state average.

This is a walker's paradise, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.