Montmorency - Briar Hill

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This trend is reflected in the senior population, which has grown to 20.5% since 2011 and is now well above the state average.

People born overseas make up 16.9% of the community, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, together accounting for over 74% of the population.

English is the primary language for 86.8% of the area, and those who speak another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria. Only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 49.7%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 67.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,549 per week. This wealth is evident in the 29.0% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011.

While 30.1% of people have a long-term health condition, the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

Caregiving is common here, with 32.6% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care overall is also high, affecting 15.3% of residents.

There are 108 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 46.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Family life is the norm here, with 60.9% of homes consisting of couples with children. Most households consist of two people, accounting for 34.7% of all homes.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 84.2% of all dwellings. A striking 40.3% of homes are owned outright, and the rental rate is far below the national average.

Working from home has become very common, with 33.3% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Most homes have at least one car, and only 2.8% have no vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 31.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is a little below the state and national figures. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.

The community enjoys a high level of overall advantage, ranking in the top 20% of areas. This is supported by high access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 748mm, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm.

The suburb is very walkable, with 90.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of the city's amenities. Most residents live within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services.