Malvern - Glen Iris

The area is older than the national figure, with 19.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 4.6 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national average.

About 26.6% of residents were born overseas, which is a little below the Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

While 19.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

People with no religion now make up 39.9% of the community, a significant increase of 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.7%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 53% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 83.1%.

Incomes are far above the national average, with the typical family earning $3,488 a week. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011.

Residents report better health than most areas; only 4.2% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also lower than average.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 18.6%, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is small, making up 0.3% of the community. However, this group has a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate compared to the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per household. About 33.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

Apartments are common, with 41.4% of homes being flats, while detached houses are far less common than across the state. Mortgage payments are very high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,800.

Working from home is very popular here, with 42.7% of people doing so—far above the national figure. Public transport use is also higher than average, supported by a one-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.6% of the community, down from 26.6% in 2011.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with a full-time employment rate of 62.1% that is higher than most areas. The unemployment rate is low at 4.1%.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and job skills. It is home to 3,553 businesses and provides residents with exceptional access to money and resources.

Annual rainfall is lower than most areas, while minimum temperatures are a little above the state average. Maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and public transport. Residents have far better access to daily amenities than the state average.