Reservoir - South East

The typical resident is 38, which is the same as the national figure. However, there are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas, at just 14.6%.

This is a highly diverse area, with 34.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is striking, with 38.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 7.6% of residents speak little or no English.

About 34.1% of residents report no religion, which is well below the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 42.6%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 28.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also a little above the national average at 61.5%.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas. The typical household earns $1,401 a week, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (7.8%) compared to the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than usual, with fewer people volunteering and fewer residents caring for children or doing housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24. However, they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 18.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Many people live alone here, with a rate of 35.3% that is well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 40.9% of households renting, far above the national average. Homes here are smaller, and only 50% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is high, and 14.6% of homes have no car, which is well above the state figure. This is supported by a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

The area is a point of arrival, with 17.2% of people being recent overseas arrivals, a figure a little above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

The population is growing quickly, rising by 9.3% since 2021. While residents have high job skills, their overall access to money and resources is lower than in 80% of similar areas.

The area receives 663mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average. Temperatures are generally around the same as the rest of the state.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.