Heidelberg - Rosanna

The typical resident is 40 years old, slightly older than the state and national figure. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, seniors are more common here than in most similar areas, representing 19.1% of the community.

Overseas birthplaces are common, with 27.2% of people born outside Australia, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most frequent ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, as 23.5% of residents use a language other than English at home. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A significant shift has occurred in religious identity, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 18 points since 2011 to reach 43.4%, which is well above the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Schooling is a major local feature, with 8 schools and a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 74.4%.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 32% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income of $2,772 is well above the Victorian figure.

About 28.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is consistent with the state average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.3% of the population, a slightly higher figure than in most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.4% of people providing support, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Volunteering is also more frequent than the national average, though it has fallen since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.4% of the population. However, First Nations residents here have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than those in most other areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (63.1%), though people living alone are more common here than in most areas. One-parent families are much less frequent than the national average.

Detached houses are less common than in most areas, and there is a higher proportion of renters at 31.5%. Typical weekly rents of $401 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,300 are both higher than the state average.

Working from home has seen a massive increase, rising 35 points since 2011 to reach 38.7%. While car use remains common, the area has a very high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

Job prospects are strong, with a lower unemployment rate (3.9%) than the state average. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

The community is positioned with a very high overall advantage score of 9 out of 10. This is reflected in the high level of job skills and the presence of 1,581 local businesses.

The area is cooler than most, with an average maximum temperature of 20.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is also significantly higher than the Victorian average.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services. Most residents are also within a short 10-minute walk of public transport.