Mordialloc - Parkdale

The population is older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 42 and those 65 and over making up 17.0% of the community. Children under 15 account for 18.1% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 24.4% were born overseas, a figure well below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 81.9% of the community, and only 15.2% use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average. Very few people, just 1.7%, speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 45.6% of the area, a figure well above the national average that has risen 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 45.9%.

Education levels are very high, with 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.4% having completed Year 12, both far above the national figures. This high level of qualification is reflected in the professional nature of the local workforce.

The area is wealthy, with typical weekly family incomes reaching $2,807, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has jumped by 20 points to 32.5%.

Health indicators are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 5.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a common feature here, as 30.0% of people care for children and 14.3% provide other forms of unpaid care, both figures being much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they have a much higher typical personal income and a much lower unemployment rate than those in most other areas.

Couples with children make up 64.0% of households, while 28.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average. Typical home sizes are consistent with the national figure of 2.5 people.

Townhouses and flats are more common here than in most areas, as separate houses make up only 48.4% of homes. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,253 and weekly rents are $400, both of which are higher than average.

A huge 34.4% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 4.4% in 2011. While 44.2% still drive to work, the area is well-served by public transport with 87 stops.

Movement into the area is steady, with 36.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 8.9% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The community is highly active, with 68.3% of adults working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average. Many residents work in professional, managerial, or health care roles.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It also has a very high number of businesses, with 2,149 operating in the area.

The local climate is mild, with an average maximum temperature of 20.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is 698mm, which is well above the Victorian state average.

This is a walker's paradise, where 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and health services on foot.