# Ormond - Glen Huntly

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Glen Eira › 3204, VIC

Area: 3 km²

Tucked into the heart of Glen Eira, Ormond - Glen Huntly is a highly educated and affluent urban hub. The community is a diverse mix of young professionals and international residents, with nearly half the population born overseas. It is a place of high achievement, where typical incomes are well above the national figure and almost half of all adults hold a university degree. This blend of global backgrounds and professional success creates a sophisticated, fast-paced atmosphere within a walkable suburban setting.

## Demographics & Identity

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 13,128 | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | +9.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.3% | +70.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.1% | +28.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.2% | -5.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.2% | +56.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 35.4%, Older adults (45–64) 23.8%, Children (0–14) 15.2%, Seniors (65+) 13.1%, Youth (15–24) 12.5%

**Marital status** — Married 43.5%, Never married 42.9%, Divorced 7.7%, Widowed 3.4%, Separated 2.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 42.5% | -0.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 54.1%, India 10.2%, China 4.5%, England 2.6%, South Africa 1.9%, New Zealand 1.3%, Nepal 1.0%, Vietnam 0.9%, Philippines 0.8%, Italy 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 23.6%, Australian 20.5%, Chinese 10.1%, Indian 9.6%, Irish 9.1%, Scottish 7.0%, Greek 4.6%, Italian 4.0%, German 3.0%, Dutch 1.3%, Vietnamese 1.2%, Filipino 1.1%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 37.3% | -4.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 4.0% | -22.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 59.0%, Mandarin 5.8%, Hindi 2.9%, Greek 2.8%, Cantonese 1.5%, Vietnamese 1.0%, Italian 0.7%, Punjabi 0.7%, Tagalog 0.3%, Arabic 0.2%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.1% | +55.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 41.1%, Christianity 28.8%, Hinduism 10.5%, Judaism 9.5%, Not stated 5.4%, Buddhism 2.7%, Islam 1.0%, Other religions 0.9%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 80.5% | +9.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 49.4% | +24.6% since 2011 |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.00 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 51 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,059 | — |
| Average school size | 515 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,145 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 80.5%, Year 11 5.9%, Year 10 4.9%, Year 9 or below 4.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 40.4%, Postgraduate degree 20.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.8%, Certificate III / IV 10.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.5%, Certificate I / II 0.8%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.0%, Society & culture 12.3%, Engineering & related 11.4%, Health 9.7%, Information technology 8.2%, Education 7.3%, Creative arts 5.7%, Natural & physical sciences 4.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.0%, Architecture & building 3.7%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,013 | +52.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,978 | +49.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,670 | +49.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 18.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 29.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 29.6%, $650–$1,499 22.5%, $4,000 or more 17.7%, Under $650 14.0%, $3,000–$3,999 11.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 34.0%, $650–$1,499 29.6%, $1,500–$2,999 23.7%, $3,000 or more 8.0%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 24.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.9% | +29.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.2%, Asthma 7.5%, Other condition 7.4%, Arthritis 5.7%, Diabetes 3.4%, Heart disease 3.0%, Cancer 2.4%, Lung condition 1.0%, Stroke 0.6%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.2%, One condition 18.1%, Two conditions 4.4%, Three or more 1.7%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.0% | -18.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.6% | +9.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.4% | 0.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 17.3% | +2.8% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 38 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 79.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $880 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,218 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 10.5% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 11.2% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 31.9% | +1.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 60.3%, Couples without children 27.1%, One-parent families 11.2%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 1 person 31.9%, 2 people 31.6%, 3 people 16.3%, 4 people 14.7%, 5 people 4.7%, 6 or more 0.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $391 | +22.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,153 | +7.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -25.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 40.7% | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 26.4% | -1.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 33.3% | -9.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 45.2% | +1.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 40.7%, Owned with a mortgage 30.9%, Owned outright 26.4%, Other tenure 1.3%, Not stated 1.1%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 36.9%, Separate house 33.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 28.8%, Other dwelling 1.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 40.5%, 3 bedrooms 27.6%, 4 bedrooms 14.4%, 1 bedroom 13.1%, 5 or more 3.2%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 45.2%, $200–$349 29.5%, $550–$749 11.5%, $750 or more 5.9%, Under $200 4.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 30.4%, $3,000 or more 29.0%, $1,000–$1,799 22.1%, Under $1,000 12.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 11.7% | -19.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 39.5% | +964.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 6.6% | -70.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.43 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,299.5 | — |
| Public transport routes | 8 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 16 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 77,798 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 437,854 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 44 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 39.5%, Car (driver) 33.5%, Train 5.5%, Car (passenger) 2.4%, Walked 1.9%, Bicycle 0.7%, Bus 0.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 50.2%, 2 vehicles 29.0%, No vehicle 11.7%, 3 vehicles 6.5%, 4 or more 2.6%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 48.0% | +9.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 23.9% | -31.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | -17.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 70.8% | +5.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.2% | -3.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 14.6%, Health care & social assistance 13.4%, Education & training 10.4%, Retail trade 9.1%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Finance & insurance 6.8%, Public administration & safety 5.8%, Construction 5.6%, Manufacturing 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Other services 2.8%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Media & telecommunications 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 36.3%, Managers 15.0%, Clerical & administrative 11.9%, Community & personal service 9.8%, Technicians & trades 9.2%, Sales workers 8.1%, Labourers 5.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.7%

## Economy & Advantage

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 9 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,090 | — |
| Population estimate | 15,157 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 14.1% | — |
| Businesses | 1,336 | — |

## Environment & Climate

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 644 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.1 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.1 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 8.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 8.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 394 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.7% | — |

## Schools serving Ormond - Glen Huntly

51 schools, 30,583 students, average ICSEA 1,131.

By sector: Government 26, Catholic 13, Independent 12

By type: Primary 28, Combined 13, Secondary 10

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kilvington Grammar School | Independent | Combined | 0.2 km | 758 |
| Glen Huntly Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 308 |
| Divrei Emineh | Independent | Combined | 0.8 km | 189 |
| Caulfield South Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 472 |
| Ormond Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 318 |
| St Anthony's School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 75 |
| Glen Eira College | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 883 |
| Carnegie Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 566 |
| Mckinnon Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 794 |
| Melbourne Montessori College - Caulfield South Campus | Independent | Combined | 1.7 km | 311 |

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