Chelsea - Bonbeach

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. This older profile is reflected in the 19.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to Victoria and Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 82.3% of the community. Only 13.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 48.6% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 23 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 61.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011.

Typical personal income is $962 a week, which is a little above the national figure. This reflects a trend of rising wealth, with 14.7% of people now earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 10.6% of the population.

While 13.3% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 12.6%, which is a little below the national figure.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than the state average and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate at 56.0%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household. This is partly because 34.8% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

The housing mix has shifted away from separate houses, which now make up only 36.5% of homes. Renting is a little more common than in the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than usual at $2,065.

Working from home has become very common, rising 27 points since 2011 to 30.2%. This is well above the national figure and may explain why public transport use for commuting has fallen.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, the arrival of new residents from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, with a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. Many residents work in health care, construction, and education.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas overall. This is supported by strong job skills and a high overall advantage score of 1,037.

The area experiences higher rainfall than most of Victoria, with an annual average of 687mm, while minimum temperatures are well above the state average.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and 98.2% are within 10 minutes of public transport.