Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 21.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

About 22% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the Victoria and Australia figures. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 77.8% of the community. While 19.5% of people use another language at home, this is well below the state average.

About 39.3% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the state and national figures. This has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Qualifications are very high here, with 50.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 81.2% having completed Year 12, both far above national levels.

Typical family income is far above the national figure at $3,549 per week. Nearly 46.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 3.4% needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of mental health conditions compared to the state.

Community participation is high, with 18.6% of people volunteering and 17.6% providing unpaid care, which is well above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of 16 people. Their typical personal income is well below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 66.4% of households. Only 7.4% are one-parent families, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 46.6% of homes owned outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $3,000, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 39.8%, a far higher rate than the national average. Most homes have at least one car, with 42.8% having two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with 31% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly skilled, with 38.8% of workers in professional roles. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is a little below the national average.

The area ranks at the maximum level for overall advantage, reflecting its high access to resources, top-tier education, and job skills.

The area is wetter than the state average, with 710mm of annual rainfall. Temperatures are generally mild, with a typical maximum of 20.6 degrees.

The suburb is very walkable, with nearly 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. Most residents are also within a short walk of health services and groceries.