Reservoir - North West

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Seniors make up a much higher share of the community at 25.4%, while children under 15 are much less common than in most areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 38.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Italian ancestry is particularly prominent, accounting for 34.7% of the population.

More than half of the community (50.1%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. About 9.5% of residents speak little or no English, among the highest proportions for similar areas.

The area is more religious than most, with 60.4% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 19.6%, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Year 12 completion at 51.8% is also far below the Victorian figure.

Household and personal incomes are generally lower than most areas. The typical personal weekly income is $580, which is well below the national figure of $805.

People needing help with daily activities are very common here at 10.8%, a figure well above the national average. Long-term health conditions, especially arthritis, are reported by 29.2% of residents.

Unpaid care for others is quite common at 14.6%, though volunteering is very low at 6.5%, among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations residents are few in number, though they have a higher Year 12 completion rate (50.9%) than the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 30, noticeably older than the state average.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are more common here than in most other similar areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport access is excellent, with a very high number of stops per 1,000 people. While 53.9% of workers drive, 21.6% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also less common than in most areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.2%) compared to the state average. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is slightly higher than the national figure.

The area has a lower overall advantage score than most similar places. Since 2021, the population has shrunk by 1.3%, among the lowest growth rates at this level.

Annual rainfall is well above the Victorian average at 655mm. Average minimum temperatures are also a little higher than the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both parks and groceries. This far exceeds the state average for accessibility to essential services.