Greensborough

The area is aging, with the typical resident now 42 and the number of seniors rising by 6.5 points since 2011. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, the total population has grown slightly to 20,807.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 82.6% of people, and the 14.9% who use another language at home is far below the Victorian average. Only 1.4% of residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45% of the community. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 65.2%.

Greensborough is a wealthy area where typical family weekly income is $2,477. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011.

More residents have a long-term health condition (30.3%) or a mental health condition (9.6%) compared to most other areas. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid care is very common here; 31.1% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. About 14.9% of the community provides some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, with 120 people. However, this group is noticeably older than the state average and earns a much higher typical personal income of $924 per week.

Families are the norm, with 63.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. Only 21.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms. Many residents have high security of tenure, as 38.8% own their home outright.

Work patterns have shifted dramatically, with 31.8% of people now working from home. While most people drive, the area is well-served by public transport with 99 stops.

The community is relatively stable, as the 29.7% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong, with a lower unemployment rate (4.0%) than the state average. The most common industries for workers are health care, education, and construction.

The area is highly advantaged in terms of resources and job skills, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas. It is home to 1,592 businesses.

The local climate is slightly cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.6 degrees and annual rainfall of 720mm.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.5% within 10 minutes of public transport.