Ivanhoe

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While the population grew by 12% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.4%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 26.7% of the community, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though Italian heritage is also prominent at 11.1%.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 23.1% of residents using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 5.7% of the population.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 46.4% of the community. This is well above the national figure and represents a 16 point increase since 2011.

Ivanhoe is one of the most qualified areas at this level, with 50.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the local schools, which have some of the highest advantage scores in the region.

Weekly family incomes are much higher than most areas, typically reaching $3,041. This prosperity is evident in the 36.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance are about the same as the state and national averages. About 8.7% of residents report a mental health condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though the rate fell to 16.8% since 2011. About 14.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state average.

The First Nations population is small, representing 0.4% of the community. However, this group is far older than the national average and has a Year 12 completion rate of 76.3%, which is among the highest at this level.

Most households are couples with children (61.4%) or couples without children (27.3%). About 28.1% of people live alone, which is higher than most similar areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $440 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,500, both of which are much higher than most areas. Detached houses are less common here than in the state average, making up 55.1% of dwellings.

Working from home is very common, with 41.1% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area is well-connected, with a short 14-minute drive to the city.

Nearly 40% of residents moved into the area in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the population, though this is a 5.5 point drop since 2011.

The local workforce is highly active, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 3.7%, and many residents work as professionals or managers.

Ivanhoe is among the most advantaged areas in the country, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high concentration of 1,377 businesses and a top-tier score for education and job skills.

The area receives 710mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the state average. Temperatures are generally mild, with an average maximum of 20.6 degrees.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport. Almost all residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.