Viewbank - Yallambie

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a higher share of both children and seniors than the state and national figures. While the population grew by 623 people since 2011, the proportion of people in de facto relationships is much lower than in most similar areas.

More people were born overseas here than in most similar areas, though this is still below the Victorian average. English, Australian, Irish, and Italian ancestries are the most common.

About 25.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. This has risen by 4.6 points since 2011, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language.

People with no religion make up 43.8% of the community, a figure well above the national average. This has seen a significant increase of 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas, rising 13 points since 2011.

Typical family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and 29.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. This high earning capacity is consistent with the area's strong education levels.

The share of people needing help with daily activities is 5.9%, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Long-term health conditions are also around the middle for its level.

Many more residents provide unpaid care or look after children than in most similar areas. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is among the highest at this level.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.8% of the population. This group has a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and a higher typical personal income than most similar areas.

Families with children are the most common household type at 65.2%. Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling.

Large homes are the norm, with 84.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 39.6% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common here, with 33.6% of people doing so—a far higher rate than the national average. Most homes have two cars, and only 4.3% have no vehicle.

The area is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most similar areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas. Many residents work in professional roles within health care, public administration, and education.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills. However, its population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.

The area receives more rainfall than the Victorian average, with an average annual total of 748mm. Temperatures are typical for the state.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost all residents can also reach a school, public transport, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.