Bentleigh East - North

Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 39, the area has fewer seniors than most, with only 13.9% aged 65 and over.

A strong international presence is evident, as 37.3% of residents were born overseas—well above the Victorian average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Chinese, Greek, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 37.4% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common faith at 39.3%, though 37.2% of residents report no religion. This last group has grown by 7.1 percentage points since 2016.

The community is highly qualified, with 40% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in school completion rates, as 75.8% of residents finished Year 12.

Incomes are significantly higher than typical, with 34.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $2,656 weekly, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 22.6% of people with a long-term health condition is much lower than in most other areas. Mental health conditions are also reported less frequently than the state average.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.8% of people caring for children, well above the national average. However, the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen by 6 percentage points since 2016.

First Nations people make up 0.3% of the population. Within this small group, unemployment is 0.0% and Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 63.9%.

Families are the norm, with 68.4% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the area has more people per home (2.8) than is typical for Victoria.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $508 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,500, both of which are well above state figures. Detached houses are less common here than in other areas.

Working from home has surged to 36.8% of the workforce, a massive increase from 4.8% in 2016. Most homes have two vehicles, and only 4.5% have no car.

About 39.8% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is consistent with the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.3% of the population.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (68.0%), with 61.1% employed full-time. Many professionals work in healthcare, technical services, or retail.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is also a significant hub for business, with 1,709 businesses operating here.

The local climate sees average annual rainfall of 644mm, which is well above the Victorian average. Minimum temperatures are slightly higher than the state average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, and within 10 minutes of public transport.