Ormond - Glen Huntly

The area is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 36 and a children's population that is well below the national figure. While the community has grown by about 758 people since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen to 13.1%.

This is a multicultural community where 42.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent, following English and Australian roots.

Language diversity is high, with 37.3% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

People with no religion make up 41.1% of the population, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011. Hinduism and Judaism also have a notable presence compared to other areas.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in Year 12 completion rates, which are among the highest at this level at 80.5%.

Earnings are high here; the typical family income is $2,670 a week, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 17 points.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a long-term health condition rate that is well below the national figure. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Participation in unpaid housework and childcare is lower than in most areas. About 14% of the community volunteers, which is roughly the same as the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, comprising 38 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average and shows very high educational attainment, with 79.3% completing Year 12.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (31.9%) compared to the national figure. Households are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Rental properties are very common, with 40.7% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are rare, as many residents live in flats or apartments, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than the national figure.

The area is a major hub for remote work, with 39.5% of people working from home, far above the national average. Public transport use is also much higher than in most areas, and 11.7% of homes have no car.

The population is quite mobile, with 48% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Most residents work in professional, technical, or health-related roles.

The area is rated very highly for overall advantage, sitting in the top 10% of similar areas. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, and has seen population growth of 14.1% since 2021.

The area experiences annual rainfall that is well above the state average. Minimum temperatures are a little higher than the state figure, while maximums are about the same.

This is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services. Every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.